Is it time for Hawaii to switch zoning with a brand new metropolis planning paradigm?

article high By Keli‘i Akina Some of the information-packed episodes of “Hawaii Collectively” I’ve ever seen aired this previous Tuesday on the ThinkTech Hawaii, and I wasn’t even part of it. inline It was hosted by my Grassroot Institute of Hawaii colleague Joe Kent, who was sitting in for me as a result of I used to be […]

Will Aloha Stadium redevelopment be our subsequent white elephant?

article prime Hawaii’s document with main public facility initiatives is so poor it’s a marvel lawmakers have allowed this concept to get so far as it has Hawaii’s policymaking elites and their building trade buddies are getting all excited about transferring ahead on redevelopment of the outdated Aloha Stadium. Grandiose plans involving a number of potential makes […]

“By proper” zoning would streamline constructing allow course of

article prime By Keli‘i Akina I’ve been enjoying a brand new on-line sport, however it doesn’t matter what I do, I can’t appear to win. inline It’s a real-life simulation about getting approved to construct a home for your loved ones. However I preserve getting tripped up by Honolulu’s allowing course of. The artistic of […]

‘Treason’ allegations bust open nationwide Jones Act debate

article prime Supporters of the protectionist legislation are admitting America’s transport trade might be higher served The revelation earlier this month that an advisory panel to the U.S. Maritime Administration beneficial charging Jones Act critics with treason — a felony punishable by loss of life — sparked a wave of media consideration final week that’s nonetheless rippling […]

Are your tax {dollars} lobbying for the Jones Act?

article prime Salacious particulars hold rolling in from the hundreds of pages of Jones Act-related emails obtained from the U.S. Maritime Administration by means of a Freedom of Data Act request made by Cato Institute researchers. The most recent revelations concern makes an attempt in early 2019 by then-MARAD Deputy Administrator Richard Balzano to hinder […]