Honolulu
Robertson Properties Group Submits Draft EIS for Aiea Project
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
Robertson Properties Group has recently submitted the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the mixed-use development of the former Kamehameha Drive-in property in Aiea. As reported by the Pacific Business News, the DEIS entails the development […]
Developer Donates $10M New UH Campus
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The University of Hawaii received a $10 million donation from the developers of the 725-acre Palamanui mixed-use project on the Kona Coast.
Pacific Business News reported that Palamanui LLC has wired a payment of $5.2 million to […]
HCDA Issues Final RFP for Hawaii’s Tallest Building
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) will soon issue the final Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of the mixed-use transit-oriented development project at 690 Pohukaina in Kakaako.
The Pohukaina project entails the development of two […]
Development Authority Approves Hi-Rise on Site of Expired WTC Franchise
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The Hawaii Community Development Authority showed support for the long- delayed development of a 40-story, mixed-use project at the corner of Kapiolani Boulevard and Ward Avenue.
The HCDA director of planning and development, Deepak Neupane, said that the […]
A&B Buys 4.35-acre Parcel Zoned for Commercial Development
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
A&B Properties Inc. has recently announced the purchase of a 4.35-acre parcel within the 7-acre Gateway at Mililani Mauka Shopping Center complex for $8.2 million.
The tract of land was purchased from Castle & Cooke Properties, which […]
Queen Emma Land Proceeds with $300M Redevelopment
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
Queen Emma Land Co. is moving forward with its $300 million masterplan to demolish and redevelop the International Market Place, Waikiki Town and the Miramar at Waikiki Hotel.
The company will develop a three-level retail, dining and entertainment center […]
DeBartolo Cleared to Move Forward with Largest Shopping Center in Oahu
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) has recently reported that DeBartolo Development’s final environmental assessment (FEA) has no significant impact on the environment.
Due to the approval of the FEA, DeBartolo is now eligible to enter the first […]
First Wind to Develop Hawaii’s Largest Wind Farm
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
First Wind and Hawaiian Electric Co. recently received approval from the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to develop the largest wind farm project in the state, the Pacific Business News reports.
The Kawailoa Wind Farm will be developed […]
University of Hawaii Announces Plan to Retrofit for Energy Independence
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The University of Hawaii (UH) at Manoa revealed a $36 million master plan that entails complete energy, water and waste independence by 2050. This announcement is in line with the White House’s commitment to the Better Buildings Challenge.
According to […]
Electrical Workers’ Headquarters Receives LEED Gold
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ recently renovated headquarters has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The renovation of the headquarters was managed by Architects Hawaii, the only Hawaii-based firm that ranked in the […]