PART II. KAKAAKO COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENTDISTRICT

 

[§206E-31]  Kakaako community developmentdistrict; purposes.  The legislature finds that:

(1)  The Kakaako district is centrally located inHonolulu proper, in close proximity to the central business district, thegovernment center, commercial, industrial and market facilities, major existingand contemplated transportation routes and recreational and service areas;

(2)  Due to its present function as a service andlight industrial area, the district is relatively underdeveloped and hasespecially in view of its proximity to the urban core where the pressure forall land uses is strong the potential for increased growth and development thatcan alleviate community needs such as low-income housing, parks and open space,and commercial and industrial facilities;

(3)  The district, if not redeveloped or renewed, hasthe potential to become a blighted and deteriorated area. Due to its presenteconomic importance to the State in terms of industry and subsequentemployment, there is a need to preserve and enhance its value and potential;

(4)  Kakaako has a potential, if properly developedand improved, to become a planned new community in consonance with surroundingurban areas.

In coordinating community development in theKakaako district, the authority shall plan a mixed-use district wherebyindustrial, commercial, residential, and public uses may coexist compatiblywithin the same area.

The authority shall plan for the above uses,but shall also respect and support the present function of Kakaako as a majoreconomic center, providing significant employment in such areas as lightindustrial, wholesaling, service, and commercial activity. [L 1976, c 153, ptof §1]