Honolulu City Council Chairman Ernest Martin is proposing that a total of 3.4 acres of land in Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu be set aside to become part of the Haleiwa Beach Park. Martin added that the location would be a great spot to build a canoe hale (house) and additional parking for visitors and residents.
Over the past few years, these 3.4 acres of land have been highly contested and sought after by various groups. Developer D.G. Andy Anderson had previously hoped to construct an 80-room boutique hotel on the site. Kamehameha Schools also expressed interest in acquiring the land to build a cultural park for it’s nearby Loko Ea Fishpond. Finally, the Save Haleiwa Beach Coalition opposed the city from selling the parcels and demanded that the land be zoned as preservation land. The Save Haleiwa Beach Coalition has filed a lawsuit against the city to stop them from selling the land.
Larry McElheny, a member of the Save Haleiwa Beach Coalition, stated that he supports Councilman Martin’s proposal. McElheny stated, “As the island becomes more and more populated, we’re going to need more parks, not fewer. Let’s do what we can to enhance the public parks so residents and tourists alike can enjoy the special qualities of Oahu’s North Shore and Koo-lauloa (the island’s northeastern district).”
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 2-21-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
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