CIG Communities celebrates completion of Aspire Naples

CIG Communities, a family-owned real estate company, has completed construction on Aspire Naples, a 233-unit apartment community located along Immokalee Road in North Naples.

Aspire Naples addresses Collier County’s workforce housing challenges by providing 30% of the units, or 71 units, at below market rate for qualified residents who live and work in Collier County. The Collier Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the project in 2021.

“We are thrilled to begin welcoming residents into Aspire Naples,” said Gregg Fusaro, partner at CIG Communities. “While we are excited to celebrate this important milestone, it pales in comparison to excitement we see in the 30 residents already poised to make this their home. Their reactions when they walk through our doors truly defines what we do each day.”

Designed with residents in mind, Aspires Naples features thoughtfully designed residences and exceptional amenities. Each residence includes 9-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens equipped with oversized islands, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, walk-in closets, and in-unit washers and dryers.

The community’s resort-style amenities include a pool, a dedicated pet spa and pup park, and a modern fitness center. Residents will also be able to take advantage of a coffee bar, conference rooms and co-workspace, and a rooftop lounge.

Approximately 40,000 Collier County workers commute from outside of the county to work each day. Situated on Immokalee Road, between Livingston Road and Juliet Boulevard, Aspire Naples is ideally located nearby employment opportunities, schools and shopping centers.

“When we decided to build Aspire Naples, we knew we had to make a commitment to not only create a high-quality experience for residents, but ensure our units were attainable for Collier County workers,” said Fusaro. “We are excited to be able to fulfil the promise we made to the Collier Board of County Commissioners, and this community, back in 2021.”

The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by Collier County staff, community and business leaders. Speakers included members of the CIG Communities leadership team and Commissioners Chris Hall and Rick LoCastro.

“It’s so amazing to come here to see a finished building from where we were throwing dirt just two years ago,” said David Bastos, president of CIG Communities. “This is our first project in Collier County, and we appreciate the support of Collier Board of County Commissioners and county staff, and we look forward to doing more projects here in Collier County. We’re excited to being a part of this community.”

The first residents expected to move in within the next few weeks. Rents vary due to size, location and income restrictions. CIG Communities is a full-service, family-owned real estate company founded in 1984. The company specializes in acquiring, developing and managing residential properties across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.