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The Alia condo tower in Kakaako has reached the 29th floor of 39 planned stories, with luxury amenity spaces taking shape on the ground and sixth floors. The project’s pace puts it ahead of other developments in Hawaii’s premier urban district.
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The state approved $89.4 million in disputed HART reimbursements, potentially unlocking federal matching funds and accelerating downtown rail construction. The financial resolution provides crucial stability for the troubled $12.4 billion project.
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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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Michelin-starred yakitori restaurant Torishin has opened in Kakaako, bringing New York’s acclaimed omakase chicken experience to Honolulu. The restaurant’s arrival signals growing recognition of Hawaii as a viable expansion market for high-end dining establishments.
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Kakaako’s Waiakoa development will break ground in 2026, delivering 1,032 units with 60% reserved as affordable housing near SALT. The dual-tower project represents one of Honolulu’s largest workforce housing commitments in the rapidly evolving district.
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State approves $89.4M for HART while mayor signs bill authorizing rail extension studies to UH Mānoa and Kapolei. The moves could reshape Oahu’s transit future beyond the current rail line.
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Two major Kakaako developments totaling 1,800+ units are set to break ground in 2026, with over 60% designated as affordable and workforce housing. The projects represent a potential turning point for housing supply in Honolulu’s urban core.
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Waiakoa will bring 1,032 homes to Kakaako’s SALT neighborhood, with 600 units designated as affordable housing. The 2026 groundbreaking represents a major test of whether the area’s transformation can serve local families or simply accelerate displacement.
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The Hawaii Community Development Authority meets Wednesday to review major Kakaako development proposals, including Ward Village expansion and new waterfront projects. Decisions could influence $2.8 billion in planned neighborhood development.
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Bill 11 would require Honolulu to publish semi-annual reports on all incentives granted to affordable housing developers. Supporters call it overdue transparency while critics worry it could slow desperately needed housing approvals.
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