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While Honolulu pushes to tighten restrictions to force more development of affordable homes, a neighbor island goes the other direction.

A city plan calls for revitalization near future station sites, especially around Kapalama Canal. Some people fear rising rents and displacement.

More than 75 percent of the homes sold in November cost over $550,000 and about a quarter sold for over $1 million.

A case to stop the 11,750-home development is pending before the Hawaii Supreme Court.

LUC’s executive director clarifies that the commission hasn’t made any determination as to whether a traffic impact analysis report was properly accepted.

Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s legacy includes revitalizing the district by permitting about 4,500 new residential units.

The Hawaii Supreme Court recently ruled against one of two lawsuits challenging the project, but opponents haven’t given up hope.

The agency also decides to delay rule changes intended to boost the supply of low-income rental housing.

The company is conducting a voluntary environmental impact analysis in hopes of alleviating neighbors’ concerns.

Speakers at Saturday’s conference suggest adding more financing options and focusing on very low-income housing to improve growth around rail.