We heard you in 2012 when a huge mall was proposed for the open land just south of the Shell station in North Kihei. At the time, public officials said it was “already decided.” Maui Tomorrow and allies took action and went to the State Land Use Commission (LUC). We asked them to decide if […]
Summary of Maui Tomorrow’s Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Hotel Wailuku
Since the proposed Hotel Wailuku project will have many significant impacts on the environment, an Environmental Assessment is not appropriate, and an Environmental Impact Statement is required instead. Following are some of the document’s failures to disclose significant impacts: The document fails to disclose all historic properties that may be affected. The proposed off-site sewer […]
Draft Environmental Assessments: Significance Criteria
Here are the significance criteria to consider when reviewing a proposed development’s Draft Environmental Assessment for adequacy: An action shall be determined to have a significant effect on the environment if it may: Irrevocably commit a natural, cultural, or historic resource; Curtail the range of beneficial uses of the environment; Conflict with the State’s environmental […]
Hotel Wailuku: A Proposed 6-Story Hotel at the Corner of Market & Main Streets in Wailuku
The Applicant proposes the demolition of the existing structures on the subject parcels to enable the construction of a new select service business oriented hotel. The target market for the proposed hotel will include local families and guests, and business travelers working with State and County government (including the courts), Maui Memorial Medical Center, and the University of Hawaii-Maui College.
MAUI TOMORROW TO HOST FREE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WEBINAR MARCH 21ST
Featured speakers include Gary Hooser, Kelly King, Mike Molina, and more to be announced Pā‘ia, HI (March 4, 2020)–On Saturday, March 21st, Maui Tomorrow Foundation will host “STAND UP, SPEAK UP: A Civic Engagement Workshop for Maui’s ‘Āina Protectors.” This day-long online webinar will help Maui community members learn how to effectively advocate for themselves, […]
COMMUNITY GROUPS CHALLENGE POWERS OF MAUI REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
For Immediate Release February 10, 2020 WAILUKU, MAUI – The Wailuku Good Government Coalition and Maui Tomorrow Foundation are challenging the powers of the Maui Redevelopment Agency (MRA) by filing a lawsuit in 2nd Circuit Court today. The groups are represented by attorneys Lance D. Collins and Bianca Isaki. The MRA is considering the adoption […]