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Feature: Developments Currently Under Review by the Village of Estero
The Village of Estero is currently considering 17 applications from developers seeking rezoning or development orders to start building. The process typically begins with a presentation to the Planning and Zoning Board (PZB), unless a development has already received...
Feature: Now Under Construction: Developments Currently Underway in Estero
Estero is rapidly approaching “build out” with approximately 400 acres of vacant land left to be developed of the total 17,000 acres in the Village of Estero. Currently, Estero has 17 projects under construction. Another handful of developments are making their way...
Two Years of Progress Outlined in 2017 Budget Message
At the July 19, 2017 Council Meeting, Village Manager Steve Sarkozy presented his Budget Message, which provides an excellent summary of two years of steady growth for the young municipality. The Estero Council of Community Leaders feels this message is an outstanding...
Active Developments in Estero
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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...
See a problem? Let the Village know!
If you see overgrown landscape in the median, trash, a dead animal or other issues on the roadway, you may report it here https://estero-fl.gov/request-for-action/ The Village of Estero is making every effort to improve the level of service on our roads to enhance...
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...
Estero’s No. 1 Transportation Problem
The Interstate 75 interchange at Corkscrew Road is failing to adequately handle traffic during peak hours of usage. As Estero’s only connection to the interstate highway system, this interchange is a source of continual aggravation as traffic routinely backs up,...
Why Should We Care about the DR/GR
Density Reduction…
Groundwater Resource…area
The name tells it all.
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...
Roundabouts as an Alternative to Traffic Lights
At the March 23, 2016 Village Council meeting, Don Eslick, Interim Chairman of the Estero Council of Community Leaders, spoke about the use of roundabouts. He stated the Metropolitan Planning Organization is conducting a study of 18 different intersections to...
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...
Feature: Estero Senior and Rental Housing Booming
Construction in Estero is booming again. New residential and commercial construction developments are underway. And many more are in the planning process. The next several editions of the EDR will include information on these developments, both those under...
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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