Development / Community Planning Articles

Addressing the Workforce Housing Crisis In Southern Lee County: Part 2

A Collaborative Approach Inspired by Toronto's Success     Introduction Southern Lee County faces two major challenges: a severe workforce housing shortage and serious traffic congestion. These interconnected issues significantly hinder the community's...
The Estero River Development Update

The Estero River Development Update

Brought to you by the ECCL During the recent October 9 "virtual" ECCL's Monthly Meeting, Steve Sarkozy, Estero Village Manager, spoke about the Village's purchase of 67.5 acres at the northeast corner of Corkscrew and US 41. Mr. Sarkozy summarized the steps that are...

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What to do when a hurricane threatens

What to do when a hurricane threatens

Hurricanes are violent and dangerous to your family and your home. When a hurricane threatens to bear down, make sure that you know how to batten down your hatches and protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. When it's hurricane season Hurricane season...

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Unraveling the Mystery of Development Impact Fees

Unraveling the Mystery of Development Impact Fees

Few people, outside of the local, county, and state government agencies, understand "Development Impact" fees. The ECCL monitors impact fees, and their use in Estero and surrounding communities. The following information will help you understand what they are, how...

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Signs in Estero

Signs in Estero

Basic Guidance for the Legal Use of Signs in Estero from the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) August 2014 This document is designed to provide citizen education and awareness.  It summarizes often-complex provisions and thus is not intended as, and cannot be...

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Census 2020

Census 2020

We all know how important funding is to support our state and local programs, so we are supporting the Census Bureau 2020 informational initiative to explain the importance of every head in SWFL being counted. Federal support is crucial to assist our population and...

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