Waiale Public Testimony

–       545 acres to be made “Urban” –       2,550 housing units –       Waiko Rd. Industrial Zone is in the middle of Waiale –       Maui Island Plan Urban Growth Boundary not yet approved –      …

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Parks, Sewers and Drainage Proposed by Mayor

Park projects would get $8.8 million, including: * $500,000 for the South Maui Infrastructure Community Park. * $950,000 for Wailuku Gym improvements. * $690,000 for Baldwin Beach Park improvements. * $430,000 for Kepaniwai…

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Mayor Proposes Replacing War Memorial Complex

By Ilima LoomisThe aging War Memorial Gym complex and Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool would be replaced with a major new sports arena and convention center, and the county…

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Proposed Kahului Airport Access Highway to Airport

Following is the view from Puunene Avenue toward the Kahului Airport of the proposed Phase 1 of the new…

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Testimony Points Out Flaws in Olowalu EIS Facts/Assumptions

Sierra Club Maui Group Aug 7, 2010PO BOX 791180Pa’ia, HI 96779 To: State Land Use CommissionPO Box 2359Honolulu, HI 96804Attention: Dan Davidson Re: Comments on EISPN…

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Letter to Ed: Giganta Mall Fails to Meet Legal Conditions

http://mauinow.com/2012/03/05/letter-giganta-mall-fails-to-meet-legal-conditions/ By Mark Hyde, retired attorney, Wailea The proposed Kihei Pi’ilani Promenade retail outlet shopping mall (“Mall”) was recently sprung on the community without notice or debate and presented as…

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Olowalu Development EIS Comments Due Apr 14

The OEQC’s “Environmental Notice” has    just announced the Olowalu Town EIS.   4. Olowalu Town Master Plan Draft EIS Volume I and Volume II Island: Maui      District: Lahaina TMK: (2) 4-8-003:084, 98…

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Mark Hyde: Pi’ilani Promenade Not in Compliance with LUC, Community Plan

Viewpoint: Planned Kihei mall not in compliance with LUC order or community plan The proposed retail outlet shopping mall in Kihei was recently sprung on the community without notice or…

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OPINION: Giganta Mall – Son of Superferry

Susan Halas writing for Maui Now has a round up of pros and cons on Kihei’s soon to be outlet mall.  Interesting take here.

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Update: Makena Resort

What’s happening with nearly 1800 acres formerly owned by the Morgan Stanley, Dowling and Goodfellow partnership?  New owners took charge of the former Maui Prince Hotel and Makena Golf…

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