It was a simple, ambitious goal: Honolulu would approve or deny building permits for affordable housing developments within 90 days. Former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell touted the speedy turnaround when he signed Bill 7 into law in 2019.  “Ninety days,” he said during a press conference in the mayor’s office. “Quick, fast, and clean.”  Six … Continue reading Honolulu’s Effort to Fast-Track Affordable Housing Projects Hasn’t Worked