What role did the community play in designing Ho‘opili?
A. The concept for Ho‘opili was developed by community leaders who worked with D.R. Horton-Schuler Division for over one year to plan the project. The Ho‘opili plan was based on their ideas for creating a healthy, balanced and vibrant community where residents can live, work and play. Specifically, Ho‘opili’s Community Task Force identified six key areas they wanted to see embraced in this new community: • Create a lively and vibrant gathering places where people of all ages can come together; • Create lots of parks, green spaces, and user–friendly community facilities open to the public; • Create a community culture that supports life–long educational opportunities; • Create high–quality jobs so ‘Ewa residents can work right within their own community; and • Create a mix of housing at a wide range of prices, including a significant number of affordable homes.
