Honolulu Zoning Committee Opposes Consideration to Repeal Preservation Commission
1/14/21: The Honolulu City Council Committee on Zoning and Planning rejected the proposal to repeal the O‘ahu Historic Preservation Commission at its hearing on January 14, 2021. Councilmembers said that they preferred to review the ordinance, address any out of date or unworkable provisions, and then to refresh and [...]
National Coalition Files Lawsuit to Challenge New National Environmental Policy Act Regulations
Defending the National Environmental Policy Act August 29, 2020 Sharee Williamson, Senior Associate General Counsel at the National Trust for Historic Preservation This story was originally published on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Leadership Forum with different images. You can read the original piece here. Today, the National [...]
New Recommended System for Ala Wai Project Evaluated in Technical Report
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District has completed an Engineering Documentation Report that provides a new recommended plan for the Ala Wai Flood Control Project. The new report provides a technical evaluation of the flood control system with modifications designed during the past year. In its press release, USACE [...]
5/20/20: Council Bill 12 Returned to Budget Committee for Additional Review
Vote is 6-3 in favor at May 20 City Council Meeting 5/20/20: On a vote of 6-3, Honolulu City Council returned Council Bill 12 (2020) to Budget Committee for additional review and discussion after a public hearing on May 20. Bills need five votes to pass. Councilmembers [...]
Public Input Sought on Plans at Ft. DeRussy, a Significant Archaeological District
May 16, 2020 — The U.S. Army plans to improve pedestrian safety and outdoor lighting at Fort DeRussy, and is seeking public input on its proposed commitment to avoid or reduce effects to cultural resources during the construction. The Army projects involve modifying the intersection of Kālia and Maluhia roads [...]
Master Plan for Historic Ala Moana Park Concerns Preservationists
12/10/2019: If elements of major new construction occur in accordance with a new City plan for Ala Moana Park, significant historic resources would be permanently harmed, according to an analysis by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. HHF provided the technical review and opposition to permits in testimony to the Department of [...]