RELEASE: PUBLIC INVITED TO HELP SHAPE THE WAIĀKEA PENINSULA MASTER PLAN

Posted on Jul 16, 2026 in Main

PUBLIC INVITED TO HELP SHAPE THE WAIĀKEA PENINSULA MASTER PLAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2026

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (HCDA) invites the public to help shape the future of the Waiākea Peninsula by participating in a community open house for the Waiākea Peninsula Master Plan. The event will be Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Pu‘u‘eo Community Center in Clem Akina Park, 145 Wainaku St., Hilo.

The Waiākea Peninsula Master Plan will establish a long-term vision to guide the revitalization of properties along Banyan Drive and throughout the peninsula over the next 20 to 30 years. The plan will also identify actionable strategies to achieve that vision.

The community open house is the first public engagement event for the master-planning process. It provides an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to meet HCDA staff and the planning team, learn about the planning process and actively contribute ideas that will help shape the area’s future.

Interactive stations will focus on key land use topics such as public recreation, open space, cultural resources, economic revitalization, sea level rise, coastal resilience and transportation.

The community is welcome to drop in at any time during the event. No formal presentation will be given. Attendees are encouraged to explore the stations at their own pace, talk story with the planning team and leave written comments.

“We’re excited to launch this planning process by listening to the community,” said Craig Nakamoto, executive director of the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority. “The ideas and perspectives shared during this open house will help guide a master plan that reflects local values, community priorities and a shared vision for the future of the beloved Waiākea Peninsula.”

For more information, including details about the planning process, a map of the planning area and an online survey, visit www.waiakeamasterplan.com.

Questions may be directed to Brandon Soo at [email protected], or Corlyn Orr at [email protected].

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Media Contact:
Francine Murray
Community Outreach Officer
Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority
Phone: 808-594-0300
Email: [email protected]