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After acquiring Kaka'ako Makai in 201 2, OHA reached out t o Native HawaiOians across the pae 'ōina via a series of "visioning" meetings to discuss ideas for development on these lands. The mana'o shared by the community at these meetings was foundational to the development of OHA's vision for Kaka'ako Makai. OHA envisions developing these lands in a way that balances commerce and culture, to ensure that the land will not only generate revenues for the betterment of Native Hawaiians, but that it also creates a Hawaiian "sense ofplace."

Create a kīpuka, a cultural oasis, where Hawaiian national identity ean flourish and be celebrated; a gathering plaee for Native Hawaiians and the loeal e ommunity, and a distinctly Hawaiian plaee where lndigenous leaders from around the world ean be welcomed. The lands now considered to be Kaka'ako were formerly known as Kukuluāe'o in the east and Ka'ākaukukui in the west. The inland area was known as Kewalo. The coastal lands of Kaka'ako were part of a large complex of fishponds, reefs and extremely productive fishing grounds that onee ran along the south shore of O'ahu from 'Ewa to Maunalua. The rich fisheries drew lawai'a (fishermen) while ali'i and kahuna maintained residences there. Kaka'ako was a plaee of signifieanee and part of a network of important wahi pana in the Honolulu area. These lands ean again become a source of abundance and pride for our lāhui; a plaee that embodies a Hawaiian national identity while defining and maintaining a Hawaiian sense of plaee. Kaka'ako Makai ean become a uniquely Hawaiian space in an urban setting; a plaee where people from around the world ean gather and exchange ideas; a plaee where physical structures harmonize with the environment, connecting to the cultural and spiritual aspects of nohona Hawai'i, reflecting both our storied past and our promising future. Support the development of a cultural marketplace that invests in intellectual capital, seeking possibilities of exploration and innovation in education, health and political leadership. The concept of hālau ola, a center of life and healing, speaks to the possibility of these lands being strategically developed and utilized to provide direct benefit to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of Native Hawaiians. Cultural uses, activities and programming that will draw Kānaka Maoli and loeal people to Kaka'ako Makai will be encouraged; and the stories, characters and elements of the area will be incorporated into the planning and design of the development. Businesses that focus on the social and eeonomie wellbeing of Native Hawaiians; or those that promote sustainability, food security, alternative energy, and oeean research will be welcomed and encouraged. Create a cohesive and multi-functional planned community that embraces a transformative ideal of live, work and play. From the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century, the lands of Kaka'ako supported generations of working middle class communities comprised of diverse ethnic groups, eaeh with a rich heritage of their own; a plaee where people lived, worked and played. After several decades languishing as a forgotten plaee of warehouses and light industrial activities, today Kaka'ako has re-emerged as a vibrant urban community full of life; a plaee where people onee again gather for recreation, relaxation and reflection; a plaee people ean again eall home. OHA envisions pono and balanced multi-use developments; a residential and working community that complements existing and planned development mauka. Cohesiveness and synergy will balance development on all OHA parcels featuring architecture that identifies Kaka'ako Makai as a Hawaiian plaee, while using green, environmentally friendly and sustainable technology, and enhancing outdoor spaces by landscaping with Native Hawaiian plants. Woven together, these elements will establish Kaka'ako Makai as a modern Hawaiian landmark in Honolulu's urban core. To get more information on development in Kaka'ako Makai visit www.oha.org/kakaakomakai2021

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