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New data confirms Hawaii residents face the nation’s highest housing costs, forcing families to choose between leaving the islands, overcrowded living, or homelessness. The crisis is reshaping Oahu communities from Kakaako to the West Side.
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Kakaako’s $400M Ālia Tower reaches floor 29 of 39, with amenity spaces taking shape as the luxury condo project nears completion. Hawaiian Electric upgrades nearby are creating traffic impacts through 2026.
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The Park on Ke’eaumoku is opening a new food hall featuring FEAST by Jon Matsubara, Middle Eats, Soul Chicken, and Serg’s Mexican Kitchen. The diverse dining destination marks another step in midtown Honolulu’s transformation from strip malls to walkable urban spaces.
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Honolulu City Council advances legislation requiring public disclosure of all concessions, waivers, and perks granted to real estate developers. The transparency measure responds to community frustration over secretive backroom negotiations on major projects in Kakaako and beyond.
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Stanford Carr Development’s Kahuina project in Kakaako will deliver 861 units with 60% affordable housing when construction begins in 2026. The mixed-income development represents a critical test for maintaining affordability in Honolulu’s most rapidly transforming neighborhood.
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Stanford Carr Development’s 861-unit Kahuina tower in Kakaako will break ground in 2026 with 60% affordable housing. The project could help address Honolulu’s housing crisis if affordability commitments hold through development.
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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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