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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...

Don’t wait until the next KCA meeting (July 15 2025) to contribute to the Maui Food Bank

6/2/25 #kihei So you know KCA has had an ongoing food drive for the Maui Food Bank     https://mauifoodbank.org/   for over a decade. In spite of numerous entities participating in this endeavor, the situation is now worse. We still encourage bringing non perishable , nutritious food donations to every meeting on the third Tuesday of  the odd months, but we ask you to consider helping in other ways too.  Several businesses in So Maui have collection drums,...
Krausz Proposes Affordable Housing for Downtown Kihei Project

Krausz Proposes Affordable Housing for Downtown Kihei Project

  UPDATE 6/12/20 Our Design Review Committee met (via zoom) with the Krausz Companies representatives once again as we have for well over a decade on their Downtown Kihei Project along both sides of Pi'ikea makai of Liloa. Today was concentrated on the revised...

ADVANTAGES OF ROUNDABOUTS

ADVANTAGES OF ROUNDABOUTS

UPDATED 6/11/20 with additional photos (see below) 6/6/20 #kihei    Academic research indicates that roundabouts decrease safety issues for automobiles and pedestrians. Many different states, such as Washington and Kansas, choose roundabouts over signalized...

Flags at Half-Mast Monday–Tribute to Joe Bertram

Flags at Half-Mast Monday–Tribute to Joe Bertram

  UPDATE: 6/6/20  As a mark of respect for former state Representative Joseph “Joe” Bertram III, Governor David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai?i shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well...

**Talk Story with State Rep Tina Wildberger ” by Video

**Talk Story with State Rep Tina Wildberger ” by Video

5/25/20  If you participated in  the May 19  last meeting as we did you may think time for a break for Tina and her team. Whew! So Talks With Tina will take a little hiatus and see how things play over the next month. Stay tuned 5/18/20 CHECK IT OUT AT...

Why Do We Need Walkability?

Why Do We Need Walkability?

What is Walkability? (And Why it Matters for Health, Resiliency, Happiness, and Sustainability) From bluezones.com Walkable communities are healthier and more economical, but they also offer so much more—they are more diverse, resilient, sustainable, friendlier,...