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The action paves the way for future development of mixed-use business, residential and affordable housing sites near the state’s planned New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District.
The Conversation has been taking a closer look at a proposed development project along the rail route in Waipahu. Waipahu Neighborhood Board Member Richard Oshiro and Harrison Rue, head of Honolulu’s transit-oriented development program, shared how the Keawalau project might fit in, or not fit in, with the community.
Commercial property values have spiked along the rail line since the tax to build the project went into effect. But rail didn't create that new value, local analysts say.
Landowners got lucrative zoning perks and fast-track approvals to build luxury towers in the busy neighborhood all based on rail. Did they give enough back in return?