The Village of Estero is launching a comprehensive planning study to revitalize the underdeveloped “Old Estero” and Koreshan State Park areas. The Eco-Historic Planning Study will assess local needs and create a master plan to improve infrastructure and quality of life for residents while preserving the area’s historical and environmental assets. The goal is to transform the surrounding area into a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive community through targeted interventions and actionable strategies.
The study is supported by a grant from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program.
On March 11, 2026 a public meeting was held to share information with the public on the study’s progress and to gather feedback. The slides below were on display at the meeting.
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Study Location:
The study area is more than 1,000 acres, including the Estero River, a portion of the US-41 corridor, and the planned Bonita–Estero Rail Trail (BERT). Within the study area there are numerous historic sites and cultural assets, conservation lands, and publicly owned properties.
Presentation
LandDesign presented the status of the Eco-Historic Planning Study at the March 10, 2026 Planning, Zoning and Design Board Meeting.
Articles that include information about the Study
New Eco-Historic Planning page on Estero’s website
The Village is planning the future of “Old Estero” along the U.S. 41 corridor and nearby neighborhoods from Estero Parkway from the north, south to Hertz on both sides of 41. This effort focuses on [Read More.]
Walmart, Corkscrew Village and Coconut Point apartments addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 10, 2026
Public Hearing Walmart repaint color palette The applicant is planning to repaint their building located at 19975 South Tamiami Trail. The Board voted to approve this application subject to a change of paint color to [Read More.]
Coconut Point apartments among topics on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 10, 2026
The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for Walmart’s application to repaint their building at 19975 S. Tamiami Trail and a public information meeting for a two-story storage facility at [Read More.]
You can help set priorities for Estero’s future!
The Village of Estero is planning the future of the U.S. 41 corridor and nearby areas from Estero Parkway from the north, south to Hertz on both sides of U.S. 41. This effort focuses on [Read More.]
This is the last week to complete a survey to help set priorities for Estero’s future!
The Village of Estero is planning the future of the U.S. 41 corridor and nearby neighborhoods from Estero Parkway from the north, south to Hertz on both sides of 41. This effort focuses on protecting [Read More.]
Village of Estero looking for your input
The Village is early in the process of developing future plans for the area around US 41 from Estero Parkway down to Williams Road. Come learn about the project and share your vision for the [Read More.]