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Will they construct and OPEN a new hotel in LIPOA (R & T Park)??

6/20/25   #kihei For most of the past decade we have watched a "mystery" unfold at the Maui Research & Technology Park (renamed Līpoa). Before there was a brewery and a high school, right in that same area, a sign announced: "Regency Maui Nursing and Rehabilitation Center". It remained there for years, but then construction began at 1347 Ninau St, and a series of interconnected structures were built. Landscaping was completed, a roadway encircled the buildings. parking...

Drone Footage of Hale O Pi’ikea Construction

6/14/2025 #kihei #development #housing #environment Here is bird-seye view of the Pi’ikea Avenue construction site, where the new housing development, Hale O' Pi'ikea, is under construction. What used to be a wetlands is being developed into an affordable housing complex. While Maui is experiencing a housing crisis, building on Kihei's remaining wetland areas is an environmental concern. According to Maui Now, "Hale O Pi‘ikea III will introduce a mix of one-, two-, and three- bedroom housing...

South Maui should be a safe walkable, bikeable community

6/7/25 #kihei #transportation #bicycle For decades KCA has been advocating for our district to have safe walking and cycling. Sidewalks are promised and required, but never constructed. Bike paths get lip service by County government, but do not get constructed.  SEE https://gokihei.org/environment/kca-again-proposes-a-safe-bike-path-in-kihei  https://gokihei.org/environment/the-next-bike-path-for-kihei-waipuilani...

Final week to apply for affordable rental housing in central Kihei, Last day is Friday the 13th

  6/6/25 #kihei # housing The deadline for applicants to be entered into the lottery for the Hale O Piikea I affordable rental units is June 13th at 5:00 PM.  Applicants must submit their applications by then to be entered into the lottery. The lottery will be conducted on June 20th in the morning. Applications can be found on the project website: https://mdihawaii.com/rentals/hale-o-piikea-phase-1/.     Applications received after Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:00 p.m. will be...

Re-cap of 2/15/11 Community Meeting

While the room was chilly, the attitude and spirit was welcoming warm, as President Jon Miller opening the meeting a bit tardy due some improved but still challenging tech issues (cool wireless mics for the panel!) Pat Rouse began announcing "Aging with Aloha...

Volunteers needed for Pacific Whale Foundation’s annual Whale Day

Aloha Community Members, I'm writing today to ask you to share this announcement recruiting volunteers for Pacific Whale Foundation's annual Whale Day, held at Kalama Park in Kihei on Saturday, February 19th. What’s the most important part of ensuring that Whale Day...

Now Leasing: Maui Outlets Center

More retail options coming soon to former ranch lands near you… “We didn’t get community input, but I’m confident they will like it. Trisha Smith, Maui Weekly February 10, 2011 Some visitors may find comfort along avenues lined with familiar stores and brand-name...

Retail Centers Set Mauka of Pi‘ilani Highway

California company plans to develop a Maui “destination point.” “Our intent is that both sides will be developed retail spaces… ” Trisha Smith, Maui Weekly February 3, 2011 The advent of Mainland chains and discount stores is not going to go away, as there continues...

THE GREAT KALAMA PARK CLEAN-UP 1/11.

The extraordinary two day clean up led by our own Bob Richardson was a resounding success. "I would like to thank the 29 volunteers for donating over 110 hours of labor to clean up the trails and playground at Kalama Park on Wed. and Thurs.(1/26/27) this week.  This...

Re-cap of 1/18/11 Community Meeting

Overcoming some "opening night" glitches at the new digs at Kihei Charter School using the just completed (moments before the meeting began) set, President Jon Miller welcomed County Directors Will Spence (Planning) and David Goode (Public Works,) for a lively...

Retail Center and Outlet Mall Propossed for Kihei

Retail Center and Outlet Mall Propossed for Kihei

A proposed retail center and outlet mall could be coming to Kihei.  The combined projects could include over 700,000 square feet of retail space and over 3,500 parking spaces.  See project site plans and sales binder below. Maui Retail Center Maui Outlets Binder...

Recap of Nov 16 Community Meeting on R & T Park

Meeting at the R & T Park site, about sixty community members unanimously voted in the 2011 KCA BOD, a presentation on the Master Plan Update of the Research and Technology Park Development was offered by Steve Perkins, Mike Summers and Peter Calthorpe. A lively Q...