What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The board will review and approve notes from its July 1, 2026 meeting.
Executive Director's goals and agency strategic plan: A small working group previously studied new short- and long-term goals for the Executive Director. The board will consider adopting those goals and updating the agency's strategic plan.
Board structure review: The board will consider forming a new working group to study whether the agency's board structure can be simplified or reorganized.
Waikiki Beach improvement plan: The board will consider authorizing the Executive Director to help the state develop a comprehensive improvement plan for Waikiki Beach and sign a related contract with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.
Educational tour on transit-oriented development: The board will consider transferring up to $300,000 to the Hawaii Department of Health to organize a study tour for HCDA staff, other state employees, and legislators to visit other states and countries and learn about transit-oriented development and community building.
Financial update: Staff will present a monthly financial report covering June–July 2026.

Decisions Expected

Approving updated goals for the Executive Director and amending the agency's strategic plan
Creating a new working group to review board structure
Authorizing a contract to support the Waikiki Beach improvement plan
Approving up to $300,000 for a transit-oriented development study tour

Who Should Pay Attention

Waikiki residents, businesses, and visitors interested in future beach improvements
Kakaako and other HCDA district residents affected by agency leadership and planning decisions
Taxpayers concerned about how state funds are being spent
Urban planning and development professionals following transit-oriented development initiatives

This meeting is open to the public in person at 547 Queen Street, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, or remotely via Zoom (Webinar ID: 826 3005 2715, Passcode: 553394). Public testimony is limited to three minutes per speaker.