The Village of Estero is Planning to Conduct a Comprehensive Traffic StudyEngage Estero is pleased to inform you that an Estero Village-Wide Traffic Study is included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. The Village advertised the Village-Wide Traffic Study on July...
Reports
Research and Reports
It is our goal to provide you with a timely and comprehensive summary of key issues affecting our community and details on advocacy initiatives undertaken, to sustain and enhance the quality of life for all residents in the greater Estero area. Click an issue below to read the quarterly report.
February 2024
- New and Planned Developments
- Road Developments
April 2024
- Estero’s Sense of Place
September 2024
- Economic Indicators
- Comprehensive Guide to Developments
March 2023
- Environmental Changes and Dangers to our Water
May 2023
- Healthcare Changes and How they Will Affect You
September 2023
- Recent and New Developments Planned or Under Construction
- Transportation and Infrastructure Developments
November 2023
- The Impact of Urbanization on Greater Estero
January 2022
- World Class Musical Talent
- FGCU Day
- Essay Contest
April 2022
- Dangers of Cane Toads
- Mental Distress in Children During COVID-19
- How residents can help to improve our water quality in greater Estero
September 2022
- Recent and New Developments Planned in the Greater Estero Area
- Latest Transportation and Infrastrusture News
December 2022
- Resident Survey Results
- A Blueprint for Change
January 2021
Combating Climate Change
Education in Estero
April 2021
Fire Department Response Times
Hurricane Readiness
September 2021
East Corkscrew Road Developments
Growth Impact on Roads, Schools
November 2021
Greater Estero Virtual Information Center
FGCU: A Gift to the Area
Lee Health Building Project
January 2020
Protecting and Preserving Paradise
April 2020
Residents Survey Results
Veterans Services
August 2020
Bike and pedestrian paths
Water Supply & Quality
November 2020
Dangerous Algae Cocktail
LHCP Observation Unit
Articles
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 First Quarter Permits Dominated by Apartments One of the Best First Quarters in a Decade
During the first quarter of 2017, permits for two hundred seventy-three (273) residential units were issued in Estero, including thirty-one (31) single family homes, twelve (12) duplexes and two hundred-thirty (230) apartments. The apartments included two hundred-six...
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...
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...
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