Discussing Respectful Development in Hawaiʻi Kai
Mahalo to the hundreds of residents who joined us for our Hahaʻione Town Hall meeting on June 25! It was truly powerful to gather with residents who care so deeply about our ʻāina, our community, and the future of Hawaiʻi Kai. Special thanks to the Hahaʻione Advocates for Respectful Development (HARD) for their steadfast leadership, and to Kamehameha Schools for coming out to listen to the voices of our community.
The conversation around the future of the JAIMS building is just beginning. The current lease expires in 2028, and the ideas we heard were inspiring—transforming the site into a museum, a preschool, a community center, a green space, or even returning the ʻāina to Native Hawaiians. Some emphasized the need to protect the ʻāina, conduct environmental assessments, restore Maunalua, and carefully consider zoning and traffic impacts. No idea is too small—this is your home, and your manaʻo matters.
If you couldn’t make it or still have thoughts to share, don’t hesitate to reach out to my office. This won’t be the last time we meet—we’ll continue creating spaces where our community can speak, be heard, and help shape the future we all deserve. Let’s keep going, together.
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(Courtesy: Office of Council Chair Tommy Waters)
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