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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...
Volunteer Opportunities on Maui

Volunteer Opportunities on Maui

The Kihei Community Associations sponsors numerous volunteer opportunities in South Maui, to encourage, promote & aid in developing, improving & maintaining the community of Kihei. Volunteer opportunities include: Community service activities, dune restoration, litter...

Recap of April 20 Meeting on Makena State Park Master Plan

Recap of April 20 Meeting on Makena State Park Master Plan

This month’s community meeting featured presentations from Community Work Day and a presentation on planning issues related to Makena State Park; including DLNR’s Recreation Renaissance Redevelopment Plan. The presentation was presented by the Oneloa Coalition, the...

Broadfoot Duplex Reviewed By Planning Committee

The KCA's Planning Committee reviewed construction plans for the Broadfoot Duplex, a 2-unit, 2-story residential building, designed for the occupancy by two families living independently of each other ("Duplex").  The layout of the duplex will include two (2) separate...

Please Review our Coastal Trail Sign Project

Please Review our Coastal Trail Sign Project

The KCA is engaged in a project to produce and install signage for the South Maui Coastal Trail system. This trail, in some form or another runs along our entire coastline. It covers areas of State and County lands including many Maui County Parks. It also includes...

Maui Weekly Coverage of March Prison Meeting

Maui Weekly Coverage of March Prison Meeting

KCA Meeting Panelists Discuss Pros, Cons of New Maui Prison Proposed prison facility and reintegration programs discussed at Kïhei Community Association meeting. “No matter where they go, they are all coming back to the community.” Scott Broadbent, Maui Weekly POSTED:...

Recap for the 3/16/2010 KCA Community Meeting

Recap for the 3/16/2010 KCA Community Meeting

President Jon Miller opened the meeting with an announcement that at this same location & time, 6:30PM, one week later (3/23) Maui County Council has scheduled the local budget hearing,encouraging all to attend to testify. He then proceeded to introduce the panel...

Recap of Feb. 16, 2010 Community Meeting – South Maui Park Plan

Recap of Feb. 16, 2010 Community Meeting – South Maui Park Plan

February 17 Community meeting concerning South Maui Parks featured three power point presentations by Community Resource Coordinator Sue Kiang on all our local parks, Goodfellow Brothers project manager John Spasari on building our new regional park, and our volunteer...

KCA Kalama Park Bench Project

KCA Kalama Park Bench Project

The Kihei Community Association has completed phase one of a project to purchase and install high quality commercial grade park benches at Kalama Park. The first ten benches were generously paid for by Maui community members and businesses. This needed...

Recap of January Meeting on Voting Districts

The first meeting for 2010 featured presentations by retired MCC professor Dick Mayer & RAM director Dave De Leon and included input from Kula Community officer Alan Kaufman on the present system of electing County Council members and potential changes and...