Financialization and Land Consolidation in Hawaiʻi
An explainer on how financialization and institutional land consolidation are reshaping housing, water, and economic control in Hawaiʻi.
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Hawaiʻi for Sale: How Institutional Capital Is Quietly Rewriting Our Future
Hawaiʻi is undergoing a quiet but profound shift as land, housing, and commercial infrastructure move from local stewardship into institutional portfolios. This long-form analysis examines the Alexander & Baldwin sale,
Importance of a Viable Drainage Plan for the South Maui Flood Plain
Importance of a Viable Drainage Plan for the South Maui Flood Plain A viable drainage plan for the South Maui floodplain is
The Dual Nature of Kiawe Trees in South Maui
The Impact and Benefits of Kiawe Trees in South Maui Introduction Kiawe trees (Prosopis pallida), also known as mesquite trees, are a
South Kihei Road is Built on Shifting Sands
Perpetual Repairs: The Challenges of South Kihei Road’s Infrastructure Introduction South Kihei Road, a vital thoroughfare in Maui, serves as a lifeline
Groundwater Over-Extraction and Subsidence Hazards in Kihei
Groundwater Over-Extraction and Subsidence Hazards in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii Abstract Kihei, a coastal town on the island of Maui, faces significant challenges
Maui’s Views are Disappearing
Maui is losing a lot more than its land to development, we are also losing our beautiful views. Our magnificent views and
Developers Are Leveraging Anti-Tourism Sentiment to Fuel Maui’s Building Boom
Maui’s building boom is being driven by developers, luxury housing, off-island buyers, and land conversion, while local residents face rising costs, infrastructure strain, housing displacement, and growing pressure on limited
Kulanihakoi Gulch at Risk
Kulanihakoi Gulch at Risk Kulanihakoi Gulch is at Risk of destruction because it is being sold off to [REMOVED]s. Kulanihakoi gulch is
Kihei’s History of Overdevelopment
Kihei’s Overdevelopment Started in the 1970’s In 1970, Maui County planning staff and a consultant jointly prepared the Kihei Civic Development Plan
Kula Kai before Western Contact
Kula Kai before Western Contact Before western contact, the area of Kula Kai (South Maui) had streams, wetlands, ponds, pools, and loi
About Kihei Flooding
About Kihei Flooding: Flooding often occurs during Kona storms is often associated with power outages, making the problems worse. Flooding can occur