What's Being Discussed

RISE Bond Amendment: A presentation on the Resilient Infrastructure for Shelter and Equity (RISE) proposal, which will appear on the November 2026 General Election ballot. This is a proposed constitutional amendment related to housing and infrastructure funding.
Skyline TOD Feasibility Study: An overview of a July 2026 study examining how transit-oriented development along Honolulu's Skyline rail line could be funded, including a concept called "value capture."
State TOD Strategic Plan Update: A working group (called a Permitted Interaction Group) will share findings and recommendations related to a 2025 state law. No vote will be taken at this meeting — that is scheduled for November.
PRO Housing Updates: Progress reports on two projects aimed at removing barriers to building housing, including a Community Facilities District and a housing policy tracking dashboard.
Announcements: Upcoming events including a permitting reform summit in January 2027 and a planning officials conference in November 2026.

Decisions Expected

Approval of the minutes from the July 17, 2026 meeting — a routine procedural vote.
No other formal votes are planned for this meeting. Key decisions on the Strategic Plan update are deferred to the November 20, 2026 meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

Voters interested in the RISE constitutional amendment on the November ballot
Residents near Honolulu's Skyline rail stations affected by transit-oriented development plans
Housing advocates and developers following state efforts to expand housing options
Local government and planning professionals involved in TOD policy