Hawai'i Community Development Authority

The Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (HCDA) is a State agency that was established to supplement traditional community renewal methods by promoting and coordinating public and private sector community development.

The 1976 State Legislature created the HCDA as a way to plan for the future development of underutilized urban areas of Hawai‘i. Lawmakers determined these “Community Development Districts” were underused and deteriorating, but had the potential to provide great economic opportunities to the state once they were redeveloped.

Kaka‘ako
Upon the HCDA’s creation, the Legislature designated the Kaka‘ako area of Honolulu as the Authority’s first Community Development District. Lawmakers recognized Kaka‘ako was severely underdeveloped and underutilized, relative to its central location near urban Honolulu. They foresaw the area’s potential and opened the door to tremendous opportunities in providing more housing, parks, open areas, as well as new commercial and industrial space near the downtown core.

Kalaeloa
In 2002, the HCDA assumed the role of redeveloping the 3,700-acre Kalaeloa Community Development District (Kalaeloa), State Legislature voted to transfer that responsibility from the Barbers Point Naval Air Station Redevelopment Commission.  Lawmakers also approved the addition of new HCDA board members to represent the Kalaeloa District.

He‘eia
In 1991, the HCDA acquired approximately 400 acres of land in He‘eia on the windward side of Oahu as part of a land exchange with the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop.

In 2011, the HCDA received responsibility of over 400 acres of meadowlands in He‘eia, the He‘eia Community Development District.

Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District
In 2022, Act 184 was signed into law, establishing the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District  for each county, under the HCDA to foster community development by strategically investing in infrastructure improvements.

Pūlehunui
In 2022, Act 190 was signed into law, establishing the Pūlehunui Community Development District under the HCDA, to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Pūlehunui, Maui.

Annual Reports

GM1291_Act190 HCDA 2022

Rules of Practice and Procedure Ch. 219
HCDA Bylaws

Links to the statute

Hawai‘i Revised Statute §206E-3 Hawaii Community Development Authority
Part II.  Kaka‘ako Community Development District
Part VII.  Kalaeloa Community Development District
Part VIII.  He‘eia Community Development District
Part IX.  Stadium Development District
Part X.  Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District
Part XI. Pūlehunui Community Development District