Village Connection- New developments abound in Estero

Anyone driving around Estero will notice much development activity. If you are curious about what is being built, here is a brief overview of projects that are under construction or soon will be. This includes over 2,000 new residential units, four hotels, a high-rise residential building, and over 300,000 square feet of commercial retail and office space. Some examples are below:

• The Island at West Bay Club — 23-story luxury high rise residential building at the west end of Williams Road; starting construction soon.
• Estero Crossings — 43-acre development on Corkscrew Road east of Lowe’s; new residential buildings to complement the commercial space already constructed.
• Wawa convenience store/gas station — located in Lowe’s plaza (in the former Ruby Tuesday building); land cleared for construction.
• Rivercreek — GL Homes single family residential community on Corkscrew Road west of The Preserve and Bella Terra; currently under construction.
• Marketplace — 10-acre commercial project on U.S. 41 in front of Rapallo; beginning construction for McDonald’s, Miller’s Ale House, Starbucks and retail uses.
• Downtown Estero — mixed use project located on U.S. 41 north of Broadway; land being cleared for 300 multifamily units.
• Miromar Outlets — remodeling of former Neiman Marcus store for 810 Billiards & Bowling family entertainment (now open).
• Day care facilities — several day care projects are completing the permitting process.
• Woodfield Development — 40-acre mixed-use project which will include 596 multi-family units, 82,000 square feet of retail and dining, 42,000 square feet of office space, a 260-room hotel, and public use areas; finishing site plan approval process.

The Village maintains rigorous standards for development to ensure projects are high-quality and sustainable. The Planning Zoning and Design Board, as well as village staff, review all projects for architecture, landscape, signage and general site design. The board meets once per month, and the public is invited to attend and comment on discussed projects.

 

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What: Village of Estero Veterans Day Celebration

When: Nov. 9, 2024

Where: Estero Community Park

Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.