Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
HCDA Kakaako Board Meeting
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What's Being Discussed
- Kakaako Makai area planning update: HCDA staff and their consultant, SSFM International, will present progress on updating the development plan and rules for the roughly 136-acre Makai (ocean-side) portion of the Kakaako district.
- Honuakaha senior housing performance review: Staff will provide two separate updates on the Honuakaha Senior Rental Housing Project at 545 Queen Street — one covering overall performance metrics, and another specifically reviewing how the property manager, Mark Development, Inc., is performing under its management contract.
- Approval of meeting minutes from the January 7, 2026 board meeting.
- Executive director's monthly report, including a list of recently approved building permits that did not require public hearings.
Decisions Expected
- A vote to approve the minutes from the previous meeting is expected.
- The Honuakaha and Makai items are listed for information and discussion only — no formal votes are currently scheduled on those topics.
- The board may hold a closed-door (executive) session to consult with legal counsel regarding the Honuakaha property management matter.
Who Should Pay Attention
- Kakaako residents and property owners interested in how the Makai area may be developed or regulated in the future.
- Seniors and affordable housing advocates concerned about the operations and management of the Honuakaha senior rental housing complex.
- Developers and businesses operating in or planning projects within the Kakaako Community Development District.
- Anyone interested in local land use and community development policy in urban Honolulu.
How to Participate
This is a public meeting — all community members are welcome to attend and provide testimony. Meetings are typically held in person and may also be accessible online.