How is Ho‘opili different from the other developments on O‘ahu?
A. Ho‘opili is designed to “bring back the best of what we loved from long ago…” by creating a community where people can walk, get to know their neighbors, and experience a sense of place. Featuring what’s called a “traditional neighborhood design” Ho‘opili is designed to be the first transit–orientated development (TOD) on O‘ahu — a compact, mixed–use development situated at or around transit stops. As a result, residents should be able to walk, bike or take public transportation to area shops, restaurants, schools, parks and jobs. Ho‘opili is being highly coordinated with other major developments planned for the area, namely the new campus at UH West O‘ahu, Department of Hawaiian Homeland properties and Hawai‘i Community Development Authority – Kalaeloa. A major joint development agreement for sewer transmission has already been reached and the funding committed to make sure that infrastructure is in place prior to the delivery of homes. Also, Hawaiian Electric Company is closely mo
