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Honolulu quietly spent $4.52 million on a Chinatown corner lot for future affordable housing development. The 8,231-square-foot site at Pauahi and River streets could become a mid-rise residential building serving transit-dependent workers.
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Bill 48 would expand Fort Street Mall to include Chaplain Lane, enabling outdoor dining and community events. The pedestrian-first approach aims to reduce crime and boost economic activity in downtown Honolulu.
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Over 12,000 runners will shut down major Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu streets Sunday morning for the annual Hapalua Half Marathon. Road closures begin at 5 a.m. and continue until 11 a.m., affecting Kalakaua Avenue and key downtown routes.
Read MoreNew 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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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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HART completed the first guideway column for Skyline’s downtown segment on March 31, marking a major milestone for the long-delayed rail project. Pier 732 launches the vertical construction phase, with service to downtown Honolulu targeted for 2031.
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The Honolulu City Council is considering expanding Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone to include parts of Merchant Street and additional cross streets. The proposal could more than double the current car-free area as part of broader downtown revitalization efforts.
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Concrete columns are rising along Dillingham Blvd as HART advances Skyline Segment 3 toward Downtown Honolulu. The 3-mile extension will add six stations connecting West Oahu to the urban core.
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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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