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The Honolulu City Council voted 8-1 to authorize HART to study rail extensions to UH Manoa and Waikiki. The 18-month feasibility studies will examine ridership projections and costs for expanding beyond the current system’s planned Kakaako terminus.
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A new Honolulu bill would require developers seeking TOD incentives near Skyline stations to provide greater community benefits. The measure could reshape development around rail hubs in Kakaako and other transit zones.
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Honolulu City Council will vote on $17 million in COVID hazard pay for over 2,000 bus workers, giving each $7,500 for pandemic service. The approval comes nearly two years after federal funds became available.
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Waiakoa, a massive two-tower development in Kakaako, will bring 1,032 residential units starting construction in 2026. The project represents one of Honolulu’s largest single residential additions in recent years.
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Honolulu City Council removed $34 million from the budget meant to acquire six acres in Hawaii Kai, leaving residents wondering what the city planned for the prime real estate. The decision came with minimal public discussion despite years of community advocacy for infrastructure improvements.
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Aloha Stadium’s northwest bowl was demolished Wednesday using controlled techniques, marking a dramatic milestone in the $4 billion entertainment district project. The new stadium targets a 2029 opening as phased demolition continues through summer.
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Three major residential towers in Kakaako are set to break ground in 2026, adding over 2,000 housing units to Honolulu’s fastest-growing neighborhood. The projects include Kahuina with 60% affordable units, marking a significant shift toward mixed-income development.
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HART files new eminent domain cases to acquire downtown properties for rail construction after December court setback. Pacific Guardian Center and former Servco site acquisitions critical for 2031 passenger service timeline.
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Honolulu City Council voted 8-1 to direct HART to study extending Skyline rail to UH Manoa, Waikiki, and western Oahu. The feasibility studies could lead to billions in additional transit investments.
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Concrete columns for Honolulu’s rail system are rising along Nimitz Highway and through Kakaako, marking the first visible above-ground progress on the transit line’s Downtown segment. The elevated guideway will reshape the urban skyline and connect West Oahu to job centers by 2031.
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