Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 31, Number 10, 1 October 2014 — MCKELVEY, ANGUS L. DEMOCRAT [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

MCKELVEY, ANGUS L. DEMOCRAT

Q1. I was initially opposed because I felt a mueh more advantageous and innovative deal could have

Deen reacnea, j but that being said, I would hope I that OHA could look outside the i box in generating revenue from I the area. Specifically, I think j they should partner with DBEDT j in the proposed 10 Gigabit innoī vation center, whieh would make j Kaka'ako one of the only places ī in the U.S. to have access to ī that kind of speed and eapaeī ity.Combinedwiththeproximity i of the cancer center and the j medical school, the area could j be a magnet for startups and j well-established international

companies, including Native Hawaiian companies. Besides traditional rent revenue, OHA could also negotiate for shares of the IP commercialized there, so the returns could be far beyond the $200 million. Additionally, residential proposals, while being more open and affordable, would have an immediate market in the developing workforce. Q2. As a non-native Hawaiian I strongly feel that the kanaka maoli have to have those discussions themselves and as such would support such efforts as a facilitator and be a conduit for discussions and help offer solutions to challenges if need be. I would also support funding efforts for support and venues to facilitate these discussions as well.

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