Community & Economic Development
From its inception, Engage Estero (formerly the ECCL), has been focused on public input on development and growth in order to protect the unique experience that is living in the greater Estero area. From the Estero Development Report to the Greater Estero Community Report, informing the public on what is planned, what is being built, and how to make your input known.
What We Are
An all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonprofit community engagement association.
Why We Exist
To inform citizens of significant community issues and encourage citizen engagement to favorably impact the quality of life in greater Estero.
Original Research on Development
Development Summary
An extensive report on all residential, commercial, recreational and utility projects in and affecting the greater Estero area, updated twice yearly.
Why is Development so Fast and Infrastructure so Slow?
An in-depth original report on why are there so Many Developments Taking Place in Greater Estero? Why Can’t They be Stopped? and Why is the Road & Traffic Infrastructure Lagging Behind the Developments?
The State of Development
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Articles
The Future of Estero’s Malls: Brighter Than the National Outlook
New research from Credit Suisse predicts nearly one in four American malls will close by 2022, Fortune Magazine recently reported. Fueled by the rise in e-commerce, store closures are reaching epidemic proportions; Amazon sales continue to rise as sales from...
June 2017: Development Review Summary
Village Council Actions Edera at Coconut Point Village Council heard plans for Edera at Coconut Point, a 180-unit apartment complex along Via Coconut Point south of Williams Road, during a first reading of the proposed ordinance. Council sent this proposal back to the...
Feature: The History of Housing in Estero: 2000-2016
The Village of Estero had about 22,403 residences at the end of 2016. Here’s a look at the history and demographics of housing in Estero. Prologue In 1997, the Estero Fire District conducted a survey of all structures in Estero and found about 4,600 housing units of...
Feature: Rental Housing is Booming in Estero
In 2012 Richard Hunt, the ECCL’s real estate market research consultant, found that Estero had a shortage of both rental and senior housing. During the housing boom of the early 2000’s Estero rental-only housing was converted to condominiums. Almost immediately after...
Feature: A Banner Year for New Business Openings in Estero
In 2015 more new commercial properties were placed in service in Estero than in any year since 2007. While Hertz and Walmart received the most attention, other commercial businesses opened their doors for the first time last year as well. The new properties added...
About Estero’s unique historic park
Estero is fortunate to have the unique Koreshan State Historic Site in the center of our community. This park offers year-round recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking, as well as concerts and even a farmers market. It’s also where the Estero River...
Feature: Estero Residential Construction Booming
You have no doubt noticed construction is booming again. To keep you abreast of the latest developments, the ECCL is including a series of EDR articles on these new developments. Last month’s EDR included an article on construction of senior living facilities and...
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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