Archive for January, 2010

Group concerned Honolulu rail project could harm bus service

January 22nd, 2010

Advertiser Staff The Faith Action for Community Equity group said it is traveling to Washington, D.C. next week because of concerns Honolulu’s rail project could siphon off money from the city’s bus system. FACE, which said it supports rail, said it is working with groups around the country to pass an amendment to a [...]

Transit-oriented development could help pay for rail system

January 21st, 2010

By Frank Genadio The City & County of Honolulu presents transit-oriented development (TOD) as housing, retail and other facilities within a half-mile radius of a transit station. Benefits are obvious: Commuting workers walk to stations and leave cars at home; retailers gain consumers from the transit system; and students at some campuses will not [...]

In tough times, council aims for more affordable housing

January 14th, 2010

By CHRIS HAMILTON, Staff Writer WAILUKU – Maui County Council members took a step Wednesday toward altering the county’s residential work force housing policy in an effort to coax more development of affordable housing – and any housing – in these troubled economic times. And Public Services Committee Chairman Wayne Nishiki reiterated an earlier pledge [...]

FACE Maui testimony on Affordable Housing

The following is the testimony of Deacon Stan Franco, President of FACE Maui, at the meeting of the Maui County Public Services Committee on January 13, 2010. Good morning Chair Nishiki and Members of the Public Service Committee: My name is Stan Franco and I am the President of FACE MAUI. I am here to [...]