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Legislature May Do Little to Address Hawaii’s Housing Shortage Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Legislature May Do Little to Address Hawaii’s Housing Shortage

Gov. Ige’s proposal to fund more rentals has been cut in half, and a lack of funding is jeopardizing the redevelopment of Mayor Wright public housing.

Report: Hawaii Needs Nearly 66,000 Homes By 2025 Courtesy of DBEDT

Report: Hawaii Needs Nearly 66,000 Homes By 2025

Supply of new homes isn’t keeping up with demand.

D.R. Horton Agrees to Provide Cheaper Housing in Hoopili Cory Lum/Civil Beat

D.R. Horton Agrees to Provide Cheaper Housing in Hoopili

But the developer of the West Oahu project refuted proposals to ensure that transportation systems are up and running before thousands of homes are sold.

Honolulu Traffic Jam: ‘A Perfect Storm of Everything Falling Apart’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Traffic Jam: ‘A Perfect Storm of Everything Falling Apart’

The state was ill-prepared to deal with a breakdown of traffic-management systems along the H1 freeway.

City Council Amendments Would Make Hoopili Housing Cheaper Courtesy of D.R. Horton

City Council Amendments Would Make Hoopili Housing Cheaper

The Honolulu Zoning and Planning Committee is considering a bill on Thursday to rezone nearly 1,300 acres of farmland in West Oahu to make way for the controversial development.

Deal to Preserve Hundreds of Acres at Turtle Bay May Be In Jeopardy PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Deal to Preserve Hundreds of Acres at Turtle Bay May Be In Jeopardy

Last year, the proposed 665-acre conservation easement on the North Shore seemed like a done deal. Now, its prospects aren’t so rosy.

D.R. Horton Donates Makakilo Park to City & County of Honolulu Sophie Cocke

D.R. Horton Donates Makakilo Park to City & County of Honolulu

It’s the latest effort by the company to boost its public image as it seeks approval for a controversial 11,750-home development.

Honolulu City Council Panel Says No to 875 Homes in Malaekahana Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu City Council Panel Says No to 875 Homes in Malaekahana

The committee rejected plans for a new North Shore residential community despite strong support for housing from Laie residents.

City Council Panel Approves Rezoning for Hoopili Development Cory Lum/Civil Beat

City Council Panel Approves Rezoning for Hoopili Development

The need for more housing and concerns about farmland clashed at Honolulu Hale.

Turtle Bay Resort Settles 1 of 3 Lawsuits Challenging Expansion PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Turtle Bay Resort Settles 1 of 3 Lawsuits Challenging Expansion

The Senate money committee is taking up a bill Wednesday that would extend funding for a conservation easement that’s taking longer than expected to complete.