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Developers Want City’s OK To Build Big. Here’s How They Sweeten The Deal
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Developers Want City’s OK To Build Big. Here’s How They Sweeten The Deal

When developers propose big new projects, Honolulu asks them for community benefits in return. Some residents think the city could ask for more.

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