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Honolulu City Council considers expanding Fort Street Mall pedestrian zone from two blocks to a continuous corridor connecting civic buildings to the harbor. Business owners and planners debate the potential benefits and challenges.
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Honolulu City Council considers expanding Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone to reduce crime and boost business in downtown. Bill 48 would create a six-block car-free corridor but faces mixed reactions from local merchants.
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New Honolulu legislation would require developers near future Skyline stations to provide affordable housing, open space, and walkability improvements in exchange for density bonuses. The measure aims to ensure rail development benefits surrounding communities.
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Honolulu City Council reviews the proposed $3.2 billion FY2027 budget today, including property tax rate increases that could raise residential bills by an average of 3.2%. Public testimony begins at 1:30 p.m. at Honolulu Hale.
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Chick-fil-A opened its largest Hawaii location at 1837 Kapiolani Boulevard on April 2, highlighting how mainland chains are increasingly competing for premium Honolulu real estate. The expansion reflects growing pressure on local restaurants as national franchises secure high-visibility locations with deep pockets that independent operators struggle to match.
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Bill 48 would expand Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone to combat downtown crime and boost business activity. The City Council proposal faces mixed reactions from merchants concerned about logistics but hopeful for increased foot traffic.
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HART pushes back rail completion to Ala Moana to 2031, citing construction challenges and budget constraints. The delay extends the timeline for Oahu’s $12.4 billion transit project by two additional years.
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A $35 million permanent farmers market breaks ground at Kewalo Basin, featuring 80 vendor stalls and Hawaiian-inspired design. The waterfront facility will provide island farmers with their largest retail showcase while boosting local food security.
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Governor Josh Green signed legislation creating Hawaii’s first Office of Climate Resilience to coordinate the state’s response to rising seas and extreme weather. The new office will centralize climate adaptation efforts across agencies and help communities prepare for climate impacts.
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The Honolulu City Council advanced Bill 11, which would require the city to publish detailed semi-annual reports on all financial incentives given to affordable housing developers. The legislation aims to increase transparency in a program that has distributed millions in public funds with limited oversight of whether developers actually deliver promised affordable units.
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