Estero River Park at Village Council Workshop

The following comments were made in a presentation at to the Village of Estero Council on May 6, 2026.

“The Village is advancing the strategic redevelopment of the ±32-acre publicly owned site within the Eco-Historical Hub located north of the river. This initiative envisions the creation of a vertically integrated mixed-use development anchored by multifamily residential and activated by complementary ground-floor retail and neighborhood-serving commercial space. The project is intended to leverage public land ownership to catalyze long-term private investment and deliver a cohesive, walkable urban environment. The proposed east-west boardwalk allows for a scenic, walkable site allowing visitation along the food and beverage (F&B) elements whilst connecting users to the western trail and BERT line.

The parking portion of the site completed construction in May of 2026 and will be available to the general public, supporting access for all visitors to the site and surrounding amenities. The additional illustrated site uses are still very much preliminary; the Village is open to alternative development options from proposals that would best fit the long-term vision for the site.”

“By combining residential living with neighborhood-serving commercial spaces, the development would promote walkability, daily activity, and year-round economic engagement. The project is positioned to function as a catalytic investment that strengthens the development and supports long-term community growth through collaboration between public and private stakeholders”

View the complete slide presentation by clicking on the image below and use the arrows that appear at the bottom of the image to advance the slides.

Estero RiverPark site plan 2026
Estero RiverPark renderings 2026

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