If Hawaiʻi County’s general plan finally passes this week it could set in motion an effort to improve public transit, make urban areas denser, and add paths for pedestrians and bicycles.
Development
Posted inWestside Issues
Amazon’s Proposed $600M Center In Kapolei Met With Some Skepticism
The online retail giant proposes building a huge new warehouse in West Oʻahu to keep up with Hawaiʻi’s increasing demand.
Posted inHawaiʻi Grown
Fine Print Reveals Who’s To Blame For North Shore Flooding — To An Extent
The answer is unclear, largely due to the patchwork of land use agreements made during Dole’s decades-long land sell-off.
Posted inHawaiʻi Grown
How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says
Waialua farmers were flooded again last weekend, the fifth time since February. A local developer says it’s time to look for new land, but for many that’s unfathomable.
Posted inHawaii's Changing Economy
Does Japan Hold The Answer To Fixing Honolulu’s Rail System?
Gov. Josh Green is negotiating an agreement with a Japanese rail conglomerate to work on transit-oriented development along the Skyline.
Posted inDevelopment
Aloha By Zippy’s Stadium? Oʻahu Venue Naming Rights Could Be At Play
To raise revenue for its redevelopment, officials of the Hālawa arena want to join the legions of mainland sports venues named for corporate sponsors.
Posted inDevelopment
City Has Few Options To Address Pockets Of Squalor In Waikīkī
Owners of blighted properties won’t say what they’re planning to do with vacant lots and deteriorating buildings in Waikīkī, and there’s little that public officials can do about it.
Posted inKakaʻako
Should A State Worker Be Able To Lease Public Property Without Bids?
An agency executive director can now enter five-year leases for state-owned property in Kakaʻako at below-market rates without board approval or public notice.
Posted inNative Hawaiians
Hawaiian Homelands Could Get More Money Out Of ʻEwa Land Swap Deal
The proposed commercial center on donated West Oʻahu land has run into significant opposition this year. But the proposal has evolved and on Tuesday the commission agreed to move forward.