The council voted 9-0 to adopt a resolution supporting the establishment of a “complete streets” policy for Maui. The policy would establish guidelines for creating more walkable communities by providing paths for walking and biking.
Council Weakens “Show Me the Water” 9-0
The council voted 9-0 for the changes proposed by councilmember Mike Victorino, which would include allowing construction to begin on grading and infrastructure before a water source is found.
Oluwalu EIS Comments Due
OEQC BULLETIN CORRECTION http://oeqc.doh.hawaii.gov/Shared%20Documents/Environmental_Notice/current_issue.pdf Olowalu Town Master Plan Draft EIS – In the March 8, 2012 issue of The Environmental Notice, page 4, OEQC incorrectly listed the 45-day comments due date for the Olowalu Town Master Plan Daft EIS as Saturday, April 21, 2012. The correct comment deadline date for this project is Monday, […]
Opposition to “Dirty Dozen” Legislation Grows
The Non-Partisan Hawai`i OhanaMEDIA RELEASE CONTACT Michelle Matson808-222-3936on O`ahu OPPOSITION TO “DIRTY DOZEN” LEGISLATION GROWSPress Conference Set For “High Noon” On Monday WHO The Non-Partisan Hawai`i Ohana Concerned Citizens and Voters Hawaiian & Environmental Groups Educators, Surfers & Many Others WHAT Public-Interest Message to the Hawai`i State Legislature WHEN Monday, April 9, 2012 12:00 Noon WHERE […]
Continued Waiale Project Hearings
Hearing to continue over Waiale project KAHULUI – The state Land Use Commission will continue its hearing on A&B Properties’ Waiale project in a meeting Wednesday. The panel will meet at 10 a.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Alexa Higashi Meeting Room. A&B has applied to reclassify 545 acres in Wailuku and Waikapu […]
Councilmember Danny Mateo on Maui Island Plan
From an interview with Susan Halas of Maui Now: “If people took the time to read it they would be in shock,” he said. Mateo agreed with Maui planning director Will Spence that the level of detail currently in the plan really belongs in the various community plans. Read the interview at MauiNow.com