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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...
South Maui CPAC 1/4/2023 to Continue with Transportation

South Maui CPAC 1/4/2023 to Continue with Transportation

  12/20/2022 #kihei #southmaui #cpac #communityplan Wednesday, January 4, 5:30 pm at the Kihei Community Center (next to the Aquatic Center) - the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee   Meeting kickoff with three presentations We will hear from Tara...

Vision Zero – Eliminating Traffic Deaths in Jersey City

Vision Zero – Eliminating Traffic Deaths in Jersey City

  December 30, 2022 #kihei #zerovision Hawai‘i also has a Vision Zero goal - no fatalities in traffic. But what would the steps look like to actually get there? Can we learn from a major city that made it happen? "Jersey City is about to end its safest year on...

Chaos With New Kihei Roundabout

Chaos With New Kihei Roundabout

12/21/2022 #kihei #roundabout Crashes, endless lines, total chaos when the third lane of the roundabout opened this morning (both lanes southbound, one lane northbound). See for yourself: Video thanks to Vernon Kalanikau.

Topic for South Maui CPAC 12/21/2022 – Transportation

Topic for South Maui CPAC 12/21/2022 – Transportation

  12/20/2022 #kihei #southmaui #cpac #communityplan Wednesday, December 21, 5:30 pm at the Kihei Community Center (next to the Aquatic Center) - the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee   Meeting kickoff with a presentation Kumu Kaleikoa Ka‘eo on the...

Topic for South Maui CPAC 12/21/2022 – Transportation

South Maui CPAC meeting 12/21 at the Kihei Community Center

  12/16/2022 #kihei #communityplan #smcp Next week - Wednesday, December 21, 5:30 pm at the Kihei Community Center (next to the Aquatic Center) - the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee will be meeting to discuss the transportation/mobility needs of...

How to get the kids safely to the new high school

How to get the kids safely to the new high school

    UPDATE   As of 11:00 AM 12/14 Buck advises there are 188 letters submitted 12/13/2022 #kihei #kiheihighschool #highwaycrossing New Video Shows How To Allow A Safe Crossing Long-time South Maui community hero Buck Joiner explains in this video...

South Maui CPAC meeting 12/14 at the Malcom Center

South Maui CPAC meeting 12/14 at the Malcom Center

  12/59/2022 #kihei #communityplan #smcp Next week - Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 pm at the Malcom Center next to Maui Brewing Company) - the South Maui Community Plan Advisory Committee will be meeting to continue to discuss the future of housing in South Maui....