House Also Kills Transit-Oriented Development Bill

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In a tough day for Donovan Dela Cruz but a victory for environmentalists and open-government folks, the House followed the Senate’s lead and killed the infamous Senate Bill 2927.

Here’s the bill’s description:

Establishes planning districts and creates a process for developers to apply for residential and commercial qualified projects. Establishes the transit-oriented or main-street redevelopment district program. Authorizes state and county incentives for qualified projects. Establishes a discretionary review process for the transfer of floor area within certain planning districts. Authorizes the office of planning to hire two temporary positions to be funded by the Honolulu authority for rapid transportation, if funds are available.

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