Northshore Maui, 2012 and Beyond
Bikeways, Bypass, Projects, Parks: Event invites residents to Help Shape Long Range Plans for a Healthy Community, Economy and Environment
Update: Makena Resort
What’s happening with nearly 1800 acres formerly owned by the Morgan Stanley, Dowling and Goodfellow partnership? New owners took charge of the former Maui Prince Hotel and Makena Golf course at the end of August 2010. ATC Makena purchased the property for approximately $190 million, a fraction of the $575 million paid for the same […]
Hawai’i Tackles Sea Level Rise
Hawai‘i Coastal Zone Management Act. The HCZMA, codified in Chapter 205A of the Hawai ‘i Revised Statutes, is an important planning tool for regulating development and land use within the coastal zone. The Act already contains objectives and policies for protecting life and property from coastal hazards and storm surge but could be amended to […]
Northshore (Park) Walk & Talk Jan 25
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition of Maui joins Maui Tomorrow’s Lucienne De Naie to walk and talk about creating Maui’s North Shore Park
Testimony to be taken on Ag Tax Changes
Public testimony will be taken on a bill that would change the way homes are taxed on agricultural property during meetings throughout Maui County this month. The Maui County Council Budget and Finance Committee meetings begin at 6 p.m. with the following dates and locations: * Wednesday, Lahaina Civic Center. * Friday, Lanai Community Center. […]
Council Defers Vacation Rental Bill
Maui County has 1,100 to 1,500 unpermitted vacation rentals, according to estimates by the Maui Vacation Rental Association. Councilmember Couch has proposed capping the number of legal vacation rentals at 400. Planning Director Spence said his department issued only 28 warnings about vacation rentals and conducted 78 site inspections in 2011. The draft bill proposes […]