Hawaii Community Development Authority

The Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) is a state agency with land use and development authority over designated community development districts, most notably the Kakaako district in urban Honolulu. Inaaprobahan nito ang development plans, sets design standards, and issues permits for projects within its jurisdiction, operating independently of county zoning authority in those areas. HCDA aims to guide mixed-use, transit-oriented development to address housing and economic needs.

HCDA controls development in Kakaako, one of Honolulu's most rapidly transforming neighborhoods, kabilang ang decisions about housing density, affordable unit requirements, and public space. Residents and mga miyembro ng komunidad maaaring magbigay ng testimonya at HCDA mga pampublikong pagdinig on specific development projects.