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June 2017: Development Review Summary
Jun 28, 2017 | Community Planning, Development / Community Planning, Development Review Summary, Developments, EDR-07-2017
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!
Jun 27, 2017 | City News, Public Services
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
May 2, 2017 | Community Planning, Development / Community Planning, EDR-04-2017, Feature, Growth
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
Mar 1, 2017 | EDR-02-2017, Transportation
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
Jan 23, 2017 | Environment
Density Reduction…
Groundwater Resource…area
The name tells it all.
Feature: Rental Housing is Booming in Estero
Aug 3, 2016 | Community Planning, Development / Community Planning, EDR-8-2016, Feature, Growth
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
May 4, 2016 | Community Planning, Development / Community Planning, Developments, Economic Development, EDR-5-2016, Feature
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
Mar 28, 2016 | Transportation
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
Jan 11, 2016 | Community Planning, Development / Community Planning, Estero History
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
Oct 26, 2015 | Community Planning, Development / Community Planning, EDR-10-2015, Feature
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
Sep 21, 2015 | Developments, EDR-09-2015, Feature
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
Sep 2, 2014 | Community Planning, Development / Community Planning, EDR-08-2014
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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