Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell is working on an islandwide strategy to require all major developments to set aside a certain amount of affordable housing, a policy also known as inclusionary zoning.

The nature of key development projects on West Oahu may mean the area loses its unique rural appeal.

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell is still honing his strategy, and the City Council hasn’t exactly raced to support his proposals.

Oahu’s “Second City” doesn’t meet the generally accepted elements of “smart growth” and even city officials are putting more emphasis on development along the Honolulu rail line.

Honolulu once allowed 40-story buildings just about anywhere on the island. Without changes, we might have also had highways on the reef and artificial island parks.

The public has until May 31 to comment on the state Office of Planning’s new analysis.

The hotly debated project would provide 11,750 homes in Honolulu at the cost of 1,289 acres of farmland.

UPDATED: Gov. David Ige pushes a plan to preserve 635.3 acres on the North Shore. The Hawaii Legislature would have to sign off on the financing before the session ends.

Zoning and Planning Committee passes measure to make way for the development of 11,750 homes.

Gov. Ige’s proposal to fund more rentals has been cut in half, and a lack of funding is jeopardizing the redevelopment of Mayor Wright public housing.