#Maui Tomorrow
Honuaʻula continues to stir controversy over South Maui’s future development
Maui County Council’s 5-4 vote to finalize amendments to the Honuaʻula master-planned community project has reignited a debate over the project’s long-term impacts on South Maui.
Last-ditch efforts to kill Honuaʻula project amendments fail amid bickering; controversial development passes final vote
On a day full of intense tension and high drama, the Maui County Council voted 5-4 to approve amendments on second-and-final reading for the hotly debated Honuaʻula project. But the final vote of the Council meeting came amid a noisy floor fight between Council Chair Alice Lee and Council Member Keani Rawlins-Fernandez.
Honuaʻula project yanked from Friday’s Council agenda over ‘procedural requirement’
A “procedural requirement” sidelined the hotly disputed Honuaʻula master-planned community Thursday, after it had been posted for first-reading action on tomorrow’s Maui County Council agenda.
Bill seeks a carrying capacity study for Mākena State Park due to increased visitors
Because of the increase of visitors, “amenities offered at the park are being stretched and park upkeep and maintenance are being tested,” according to the bill’s language. The hearing on SB 1136, SD1, HD1 is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
New public-private partnership on Maui provides hope for affordable homes, but raises questions of fairness
“Those are wonderful prices. Whoever wins the lottery on these 60 homes is going to truly win the lottery, so that better damn well be a fair lottery,” King said with a laugh. “I’m a little bit worried about the future asks, but I’m going to support this,” said Councilmember Kelly King.
While the price is right for homes being built at Pulelehua, questions are raised about fair practices and proper prescedent.
Celebration of Life for Maui Tomorrow founding board member, Mark Sheehan
A Celebration of Life will be held today, Sunday, Oct. 2, for Mark Sheehan, founding board member of Maui Tomorrow.
Maui Tomorrow holding free online session ‘How You Can Make a Difference’ tonight
Nonprofit Maui Tomorrow is holding a free online session called “Maui Tomorrow: How You Can Make a Difference” at 6 tonight. The 90-minute educational Zoom session is the latest in a series of online webinars called “Tools for the ʻĀina Protector,” which empowers the community to safeguard what makes Maui “no ka ʻoi,” a news release said.
Applications available for South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee
Applications are available and are now being accepted for South Maui residents interested in serving on the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee.
Rally Touts Affordable Housing Plan Amid “Housing Crisis”
The Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan, created and presented by Hawaiian Community Assets, involves a five-year overhaul to the county’s affordable housing approach that would bring in 5,000 homes, offered to two-year Maui residents who are under 120 percent area median income.
HCA Plan for Maui Calls for 5,000 Affordable Homes in Five Years
A Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan was delivered to the Maui County Council that provides a roadmap for building 5,000 affordable homes for local renters and homebuyers in the next five years.
Pulelehua Residential Project Gets Unanimous Support from Land Use Commission
After 12 years of delays with previous developers and plans, Maui Oceanview LP announced it has received unanimous support from the Land Use Commission to approve amendments for the Pulelehua residential project in West Maui.
Discussion on Maui’s Renewable Energy Future, June 26
A public forum on Maui’s renewable energy future will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The Battle for Water Continues in East Maui
The State Commission on Water Resource Management heard final arguments on a petition to establish minimum flow standards for more than 20 streams diverted by A&B subsidiary EMI
Gabbard Assesses Eroded Honoapiʻilani Highway
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard toured sections of Honoapiʻilani Hwy on Maui near Olowalu on Thursday to assess deteriorating conditions due to rising sea levels and erosion
Settlement Reached in Mākena Resort Development
As a result of the settlement agreement with ATC Mākena, the number of residential units was reduced from 158 to 134, in addition to other concessions.
Groups Seek to Halt Approval of Mākena Resort’s Environmental Assessment
A lawsuit was filed in Maui’s Environmental Court against developers of the 158-unit community above Mākena Landing, disputing project impacts.
Opponents: “Water Monopoly Bill” Will Eliminate Oversight
Sierra Club: If passed, private corps will be allowed to make unlimited profit from selling water, creating new incentive to divert water from public streams
Community Discussion: Reaching 100% Renewable Energy for Maui County
Maui Electric Company and Maui Tomorrow will host a community discussion, “Reaching 100% Renewable Energy for Maui County,” on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at UHMC.
Agreement Reached in Protection of Olowalu Shoreline
Maui Tomorrow Foundation has agreed to drop a lawsuit filed against HDOT to stop the Honoapiʻilani Highway shoreline improvements project at Olowalu.
Seawall Protest at Olowalu
A protest is planned today at the site of a shoreline hardening project just north of Olowalu near mile 15.9 of the Honoapiʻilani Highway.
