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.

Supply of new homes isn’t keeping up with demand.

But the developer of the West Oahu project refuted proposals to ensure that transportation systems are up and running before thousands of homes are sold.

The state was ill-prepared to deal with a breakdown of traffic-management systems along the H1 freeway.

The Honolulu Zoning and Planning Committee is considering a bill on Thursday to rezone nearly 1,300 acres of farmland in West Oahu to make way for the controversial development.

Last year, the proposed 665-acre conservation easement on the North Shore seemed like a done deal. Now, its prospects aren’t so rosy.

It’s the latest effort by the company to boost its public image as it seeks approval for a controversial 11,750-home development.

The committee rejected plans for a new North Shore residential community despite strong support for housing from Laie residents.