The project couldn’t generate the support it needed from city council members.
As of 2019, Oahu needed over 22,000 new housing units by 2025, according to the state.
Hawaii’s rate of homelessness was among the worst in the nation pre-pandemic. It’s likely to get even worse.
Though DOH confirmed the first case “at least a couple of weeks ago,” the head of the Public Housing Authority said he was first informed Monday.
Residents who can demonstrate they’re struggling can get six months of help with housing, utilities and child care.
Housing advocates are calling on Gov. David Ige to act now to stop a housing crisis. The governor has offered mixed messages.
The city says it needs the state to expand mental and behavioral health services for the homeless population for more spending to do any good.
Hawaii’s leaders are offering developers a chance to skip a major vetting procedure, which could undermine efforts to protect public lands.
Advocates voiced forceful opposition to a so-called affordable housing bill they say is far from affordable. A committee of lawmakers took their side.
Though DOH confirmed the first case “at least a couple of weeks ago,” the head of the Public Housing Authority said he was first informed Monday.
Residents who can demonstrate they’re struggling can get six months of help with housing, utilities and child care.
Housing advocates are calling on Gov. David Ige to act now to stop a housing crisis. The governor has offered mixed messages.
The city says it needs the state to expand mental and behavioral health services for the homeless population for more spending to do any good.
Hawaii’s leaders are offering developers a chance to skip a major vetting procedure, which could undermine efforts to protect public lands.
Advocates voiced forceful opposition to a so-called affordable housing bill they say is far from affordable. A committee of lawmakers took their side.
Housing advocates want to open up the state’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit program to anyone – not just big banks.
Government should reform the permitting process, invest in new housing and strive for mixed-used development.
As Hawaii’s statewide homelessness numbers start to dip, a former federal official tells lawmakers to keep doing what they’re doing.
