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Stanford Carr Development’s Kahuina tower in Kakaako will feature 861 units with 60% designated as affordable housing, targeting 2026 groundbreaking. The project addresses Honolulu’s housing crisis with units for families earning $79,000-$138,000 annually.
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Waiakoa, a 1,032-unit tower in Kakaako’s SALT district, will break ground this year with 60% affordable housing and 68,000 sq ft of retail space. The 40-story development represents another major step in Honolulu’s urban densification efforts.
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Honolulu acquired an 8,231-sq-ft corner lot in Chinatown for $4.52 million to develop affordable housing near the planned rail corridor. The strategic purchase supports transit-oriented development while addressing the city’s housing shortage.
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Stanford Carr Development’s Kahuina project will bring 861 homes to Kakaako with 60% designated as affordable or workforce housing. The massive development could reshape the neighborhood’s reputation as a luxury-only enclave.
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Sonic Drive-In opened its first Oahu location in Kapolei this month, bringing classic American drive-in service to West Oahu. The new restaurant serves as a test case for potential Hawaii expansion in the islands’ competitive fast-food market.
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Stanford Carr Development’s 861-unit Kahuina project leads three major developments breaking ground in Kakaako this year. Sixty percent of units will be affordable workforce housing, marking 2026 as the neighborhood’s most active construction period.
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Former Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann is retiring as president of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association after more than a decade leading the influential trade group. His departure creates a leadership void as the tourism industry navigates post-pandemic challenges and growing community tensions.
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Former Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann announced his retirement as HLTA president during Saturday’s Charity Walk in Waikīkī. His departure comes as Hawaii’s tourism industry faces modest growth projections for 2026 and ongoing community discussions about sustainable tourism practices.
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Stanford Carr Development’s Kahuina project would bring 861 residential units to Kakaako by 2026, with 60% designated as affordable housing. The mixed-use development received attention at HCDA’s recent meeting as it moves through the approval process.
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Waikiki Banyan’s 26th-floor recreation deck reopens May 18 after 13 months of comprehensive renovations. The popular amenity space features updated pools, new BBQ areas, and enhanced Diamond Head views for the 876-unit complex.
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