Development

Developers Want City’s OK To Build Big. Here’s How They Sweeten The Deal Screenshot/R.M. Towill Corporation

Developers Want City’s OK To Build Big. Here’s How They Sweeten The Deal

When developers propose big new projects, Honolulu asks them for community benefits in return. Some residents think the city could ask for more.

Hope For Revitalizing Banyan Drive Pinned On New State Agency Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Hope For Revitalizing Banyan Drive Pinned On New State Agency

Hilo community members have ideas for the future of the once-bustling district.

Turtle Bay Resort Plans Paused After Judge Ruling Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Turtle Bay Resort Plans Paused After Judge Ruling

The presence of recently listed endangered species means a new environmental review is required under state law.

Turtle Bay’s Tiniest Residents Could Thwart Luxury Resort Plans Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Turtle Bay’s Tiniest Residents Could Thwart Luxury Resort Plans

Litigation could see new environmental conditions for construction and cultural interests on land parcels at Turtle Bay.

Kauaʻi’s Richest Towns Scored Tax Breaks Meant For Poor Areas — Until Now Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Kauaʻi’s Richest Towns Scored Tax Breaks Meant For Poor Areas — Until Now

Opportunity Zone projects are intended to benefit economically distressed communities but are often found in the wealthiest parts of the island.

It Takes A Village To Help Big Island Residents  Drive Less Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

It Takes A Village To Help Big Island Residents Drive Less

If Hawaiʻi County’s general plan finally passes this week it could set in motion an effort to improve public transit, make urban areas denser, and add paths for pedestrians and bicycles.

Amazon’s Proposed $600M Center In Kapolei Met With Some Skepticism Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Amazon’s Proposed $600M Center In Kapolei Met With Some Skepticism

The online retail giant proposes building a huge new warehouse in West Oʻahu to keep up with Hawaiʻi’s increasing demand.

Fine Print Reveals Who’s To Blame For North Shore Flooding — To An Extent Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026

Fine Print Reveals Who’s To Blame For North Shore Flooding — To An Extent

The answer is unclear, largely due to the patchwork of land use agreements made during Dole’s decades-long land sell-off.

How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says

Waialua farmers were flooded again last weekend, the fifth time since February. A local developer says it’s time to look for new land, but for many that’s unfathomable.

Does Japan Hold The Answer To Fixing Honolulu’s Rail System? Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Does Japan Hold The Answer To Fixing Honolulu’s Rail System?

Gov. Josh Green is negotiating an agreement with a Japanese rail conglomerate to work on transit-oriented development along the Skyline.