It stalled for two years, but a proposed development to build nearly 12,000 homes between Kapolei and Ewa in Leeward Oahu is back.
D.R. Horton announced Tuesday that it will file a petition with the Hawaii Land Use Commission Wednesday seeking approval for a new version of its Hoopili master-planned community.
A didn’t come to fruition, but the developer says the new plan addresses concerns that were raised the first time through and will create a “walkable, sustainable community” that includes urban agriculture and integrated solar.
The project would replace 1,554 acres of farmland — a fact that drew criticism during the initial debate.
Read the [pdf] from D.R. Horton.
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