Committee on Housing Feed

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEES ON HOUSING, SENATE COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Thursday, October 19, 2017

The purpose of this informational briefing is to discuss the efforts of Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) to provide homes for its beneficiaries and tackle the affordable housing crisis; including its policies relating to the building of homes and the awarding of lots. Additionally, DHHL will update the joint committees on their strategic plans and initiatives to build higher density developments, including condominiums, along the rail transit line and within the urban core. The Sovereign Councils of the Hawaiian Homelands Assembly is also invited to provide an update on its work and efforts to help and assist beneficiaries. The Honolulu Habitat for Humanity will give a presentation on the work it does to build or renovate homes for Hawaii's Native Hawaiian community. Finally, Hawaiian Community Development, a non-profit dedicated to housing, community, and economic development th at benefits families living on Hawaiian Home Lands, will present their efforts in providing affordable housing for DHHL beneficiaries.

View the informational briefing materials:

Informational briefing agenda
DHHL
Sovereign Councils of the Hawaiian Homelands Assembly
Hawaiian Community Development
Honolulu Habitat for Humanity

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Wednesday, August 16, 2017

The purpose of this joint informational briefing was for local, private and non-profit developers to provide information on past and current projects, challenges faced or facing, and any ideas where the state could assist in building more affordable housing.

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Informational briefing notice
Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii presentation
EAH presentation
Coastal Rim Properties presentation
Avalon Group presentation
The Michaels Development Company presentation

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

On Wednesday, July 12, 2017, a joint informational briefing was held for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide updates on its operations, projects, and goals, with a focus on building affordable or workforce housing. It included a briefing on the Alder Street Housing project and judiciary components.

View the informational briefing materials:
Informational briefing notice
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation presentation

JOINT SENATE & HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING - Thursday, June 15, 2017

On Thursday, June 15, 2017, a joint informational briefing was held for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to provide updates on its operations, projects, and goals, including an update from the Iwilei TOD project, Hunt Development, and miscellaneous repair and maintenance projects in progress.

View the informational briefing materials:
Informational briefing notice
Hawaii Public Housing Authority presentation
Mayor Wright Homes Redevelopment Master Plan presentation