Volume IX, No. 42 Waikīkī Improvement Association October 16—22, 2008

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280 Beach Walk Revised Plans Presented

Revised plans for 280 Beach Walk were presented at the Waikīkī Neighborhood Board meeting on Tuesday, October 14 held at Waikīkī Community Center. Located at Waikīkī’s west side, the retail development will being enhanced vitality to the heart of Honolulu’s recreational center. In immediate proximity of Ft. DeRussy, the prominent retail storefronts of Kalākaua Avenue, Lewers Street and the new Trump Tower, this project will contribute to an emerging trend of redevelopment that defines a key gateway experience for Honolulu’s most active pedestrian district.

280 Beach Walk will add 31,500 square feet of world-class, lifestyle retail program. Pedestrians will be greeted by a building composed of a series of two-story storefronts, each accentuated by a dramatic glazed-tile roof form that recalls the street-oriented building traditions of Hawai‘i’s earliest places of commerce.

280 Beach Walk will be the first LEED certified retail complex in Waikīkī. The thoughtful design is based on a pedestrian model that brings people landscaping and the build environment together in balance. Energy and water conservations, reduced pollution and low environmental impact materials have all been considered in the design which incorporates some of the following features: rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, state-of-the-art irrigation system, water-efficient fixtures, energy efficient HVAC systems that avoid harmful refrigerants.., low VOC emitting materials bike racks with tenant changing room and shower and land-use efficient underground parking. The Waikīkī Neighborhood Board unanimously supported the 280 Beach Walk project.

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International Group Of Microwave Engineers 2 Aloha Winter! Hawaii Announces Special Vacation 5 Re-Book Annual Meeting In 2017 The “First Lady Of Waikiki” Announces Its Name Outrigger Enterprises names Darren Edmonstone 3 6 Change To Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa as Senior VP - Asia Jimmy, Gabe, and Betty Loo to Headline Outrigger’s The Equus offering kamaaina ‘Paniolo Special’ 4 7 Na Mele No Na Pua October Concert 7th Annual Waikiki SPAM JAM® Event Date Set; 4 Mark Your Calendar Starwood Announces Promotions 8

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Inspired by Waikīkī’s special sense of place, the design of 280 Beach Walk will emphasize this district’s sensibility to pedestrian scale through a carefully crafted architecture that celebrates a strong connection between its use, contest and climate.

International Group Of Microwave Engineers Re-Book The Hawai`i Convention Center For Their Annual Meeting In 2017

The Hawai`i Convention Center will once again host the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) International Microwave Symposium in 2017. The announcement was made at a re-booking ceremony held at the Center on Oct. 8.

The Symposium is the premier conference of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S), and will feature a large trade show, presentations of technical papers, and workshops.

The last time the Symposium was held at the Center was in 2007 where more than 7,000 participants from all over the world generated nearly $34 million to the state along with over $3.2 million in tax revenue. The convention center’s hotel partners benefited with nearly 58,000 booked rooms. They are expecting an even larger contingency in 2017 which would mean a great impact to the visitor industry. The 2007 event was also the first time in its 50-year history that this Symposium was held outside of the North American continent.

Based on their success in 2007, a team composed of the wireless science and technology industry (TeraSys Technologies and Oceanit), the University of Hawai‘i’s Electrical Engineering Department, the Hawai‘i Convention Center, and their hotel partners decided to bid to bring the Symposium back to Hawai‘i.

“Bringing the Symposium to Hawai‘i was a win-win for everyone involved,” said Kevin Miyashiro, general chairman of the event. “Our technical attendees had the opportunity to exchange ideas on leading edge wireless science and technology, our local science and technology community had an opportunity to meet with the world’s experts in wireless technology, and the families of the attendees got to experience the Aloha that Hawai‘i has to offer.” The capture team worked months to prepare a competitive bid based on value to the attendee, quality of the destination, and cost. A proposal presentation was made to the voting body of the IEEE, and Hawai‘i was selected as the destination for the International Microwave Symposium in 2017.

“We are extremely pleased that the IEEE has chosen to re-book the Center in 2017,” said Joe Davis SMG general manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. “Last year (2007) was a banner year for engineering based events at the Center and to have the largest engineering group choose us again to hold their major annual event is a sure sign that we are truly a viable option as a meetings destination.”

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The “First Lady Of Waikiki” Announces Its Name Change To Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa

With the recent opening of the Moana Lani Spa, A Heavenly Spa by Westin, the majestic “First Lady of Waikiki” officially began operation under its new name, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa as of October 1.

The Moana Surfrider was re-branded as a Westin June 2007 after receiving various enhancements to its rooms and public areas. While maintaining its elegant ambiance and charming Hawaiian sense of place, the historic resort property was renewed with modern amenities including Westin’s signature Heavenly BedÒ and Heavenly BathÒ amenities and new 32-inch flat screen televisions. In addition, the Moana Surfrider’s distinctive porte cochere entrance was also revitalized with a lobby featuring new hardwood floors, furniture and lighting fixtures.

Opened October 1, the luxurious 17,000 square- foot Moana Lani debuted as Oahu’s first beachfront spa and the island’s only Heavenly Spa by Westin. The Spa features men’s and women’s pre- and post-treatment rooms and separate locker room areas with steam rooms, saunas and whirlpools with beachfront views of the sand and surf of Waikiki. In addition, Moana Lani has been designed with guest’s comfort and privacy in mind with two couple’s treatment suites with beachfront lanais and whirlpool tubs, nine private massage therapy rooms, a body treatment room, a Vichy shower water therapy room, and three facial rooms. Moana Lani also features a manicure and pedicure area, an exclusive product retail area on both the spa level and hotel lobby level, and a new 24-hour state- of-the-art WestinWORKOUT® fitness center that is free of charge to hotel guests.

“The distinction of opening the first beachfront spa on O’ahu has allowed us to enhance Moana Surfrider’s status within Westin Hotels & Resorts to a ‘resort and spa’ property,” said Erik Berger, general manager, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa. “We are committed to offering our guests an unparalleled Waikiki vacation experience and adding to the storied legacy of the ‘First Lady of Waikiki.’”

Moana Surfrider, originally opened on March 11, 1901 as the Moana Hotel, ushered in a new era of tourism for the Hawaiian Islands. Designed in the old colonial style architecture of the period, it boasted 75 rooms and was the costliest, most elaborate and modern hotel building in the Hawaii at the time.

For more information about the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, please view our website at moana- surfrider.com or call the hotel at 808-922-3111. For more information about Moana Lani Spa, A Heavenly Spa by Westin, please view the website at moanalanispa.com or call direct to 808-237-2535.

For a limited time, kama’ainas may enjoy an introductory 15% discount on select Moana Lani services and complimentary valet parking at the Moana Surfrider. Patrons interested in booking reservations are encouraged to call Moana Lani at 808-237-2535.

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The Equus offering kamaaina ‘Paniolo Special’

Aqua Hotels & Resorts announced a kamaaina ‘Paniolo Special’ at The Equus, an Aqua Boutique Hotel.

The ‘Paniolo Special” includes a Polo Deluxe Room, free parking, free 4 pm late checkout, free daily continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet and a two-for-one beachfront trail ride for just $110 per night.

The trail ride is a scenic 90-minute horseback ride that starts at the Mokuleia Polo Field, located on the North Shore, and wanders through ironwood forests, naupaka shrubs and along the beach before circling back to the polo field. The beachfront trail ride retails for $95 person and reservations can be made at the time of booking or after arrival.

Conveniently located, the 68-room The Equus is just one block to Ala Moana Center and in easy walking distance to the Hawaii Convention Center. The Equus has a long-standing paniolo heritage and, besides the hotel name, it is reflected in its décor with framed pictures and sculptures of horses throughout and use of the palaka print for staff uniforms. Kamaaina owner Mike Dailey is the President of the Hawaii Polo Club and the hotel is the official home of the Club, hosting visiting teams from around the world during the polo season (from late April through September). Dailey often makes tickets available to in-house guests throughout the season.

The Equus was recently named as one of Oahu’s ‘Best Green Resorts’ by Green Travel Guides Oahu, published by Two Bridges Press of San Francisco. The Equus is truly an affordable green boutique hotel and a member of the Green Hotels Association. Some of the green features at the hotel include: Non-smoking property; low-flow toilets/shower heads; linen/towel re-use program; all-natural, non-toxic cleaners used in guest rooms and public areas; no chlorine used in the swimming pool; water filtration system and non-toxic grounds keeping.

Rate for the kamaaina ‘Paniolo Special’ is $110 per night, plus taxes and valid until December 10, 2008. The special cannot be combined with any other offer and is subject to change. For reservations, see your preferred travel agent or call 808- 924-6543.

7th Annual Waikiki SPAM JAM® Event Date Set; Mark Your Calendar

The 7th Annual Waikiki SPAM JAM® Event is set for the last Saturday in April, the 25th, 2009, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki. Make a note.

The event now is held under the auspices of the "SJ Foundation," a 501(c)(3) entity, which organizers say assists the event beneficiary, Hawaii Foodbank, even more than had been possible prior to 2008, and will encourage partnerships with local businesses and community organizations during the month of April.

The goal is to collect at least 10,000 cans of the SPAM® Family of Products for the Hawaii Foodbank, and to support related event activities, such as the very popular “Mr. or Ms. SPAM™ Hawaii” contest. Sponsors already confirmed are the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Outrigger Hotels & Resorts.

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Aloha Winter! Hawaii Announces Special Vacation Deals

Under the theme Discover More Of Hawaii For Less Than You Imagined, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) has launched a winter vacation campaign offering travel packages to the Hawaiian Islands at deeply discounted savings.

“These packages are good news for travelers who may have been deferring a Hawaii vacation over cost concerns,” said John Monahan, HVCB president and CEO. “The savings being offered mean the cost of a Hawaii vacation can now be less than a year ago.”

Recognizing that travelers in this economic environment are seeking incredible experiences unique to a destination, but at a great value, HVCB has introduced a new website – GoHawaii.com/Value – listing the Hawaii vacation deals. Visitors are encouraged to check back frequently to view updates and new offers as they become available.

Travel wholesalers offering the packages are Pleasant Holidays, Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz, All About HAWAII, Blue Sky Tours, LibGO Travel, Travel Impressions, Classic Vacations, MLT Vacations, Funjet Vacations, United Vacations, Hawaii Connection, and American Airlines Vacations.

The special deals are good now – with some offers available through first quarter 2009 with various expiration and blackout dates ­– and present a variety of cost-saving air-hotel vacation packages, as well as credits for car rental, and food, and beverage. Consumers can shop around and choose the travel package that best fits their lifestyle and pocketbook.

In addition, many individual hotels and airlines are also offering attractively priced rates to draw vacationers to the Hawaiian Islands.

Monahan added travelers will find there is ample airlift to the islands. To that end, Delta Air Lines has added additional flights from Los Angeles to Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island and from Atlanta to Honolulu on October 1, increasing its Hawaii service. Alaska Airlines is also adding service to the Hawaiian Islands with seasonal flights twice a week from Anchorage to Maui from Oct. 31, 2008 to April 25, 2009, and will also commence year-round once-a-day service between Seattle and Kona beginning Nov. 17, 2008.

“Hawaii is more affordable and accessible – and as enchanting as ever,” said Monahan. “Hawaii during the winter is spectacular with the balmy weather, exciting outdoor activities, and a spirit of cultural diversity found nowhere else in the world.”

Last month the release of the TNS American Traveler Study showed that Hawaii received the highest scores of all destinations nationwide for visitor satisfaction among travelers who had taken vacations within the past three years.

HVCB recently introduced its Stories of Hawaii videos at GoHawaii.com, showing Hawaii’s people sharing their insights about the unique appeal of the islands. The most recent video to debut is ‘The Hula of Kauai’ and shows Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani telling the story of the beloved white waters of Waimea, Kauai.

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Outrigger Enterprises Group names Darren Edmonstone as Senior Vice President - Asia to Lead its Expansion into Asia

Mel Kaneshige, executive vice president of real estate and development of Outrigger Enterprises Group, announced today that Outrigger has named Darren J. Edmonstone as Senior Vice President - Asia. In this newly created position, Mr. Edmonstone will lead Outrigger's expansion into Asia and oversee Outrigger's newly-established Asia regional office in Phuket, Thailand.

"Darren will head up Outrigger's aggressive expansion into Asia," said David Carey, president and chief executive officer of Outrigger. "In the two short years since starting our efforts in Asia, we have announced the acquisition of properties in Bali and Phuket, with discussions now underway for additional properties in Phuket and Koh Samui in Thailand and in Sanya, Hainan Island, China. Darren has been at the forefront of these acquisitions and negotiations, and we look forward to his continuing leadership as we grow the Outrigger brand further in Asia."

"Besides the additional properties now in negotiations, Outrigger is investigating other opportunities at the present time in Hua Hin, Krabi and Pattaya in Thailand, another location in Bali and several locations in Vietnam," commented Edmonstone. "Owners and developers of hospitality product in Asia are especially interested in our total focus on leisure resort properties in warm weather, beach front locations and our ability to provide a total management solution for hotel, timeshare, condominium and retail components of a resort," Edmonstone added.

Outrigger's previously announced properties in Asia include the 78 room Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort on Rawai Beach, Phuket, opening in April 2009, the 176 room Outrigger Panorama Bali Resort & Spa in the Bukit area of Bali, opening in 2010, and the 396 room West Sands Outrigger Resort & Spa on Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, also opening in 2010.

Mr. Edmonstone has extensive Asian experience, having worked most recently in the region with HongKong and Shanghai Hotels Limited, the owners of The Peninsula Group, in a number of senior management positions in Vietnam and Thailand as well as in a corporate regional role based in Hong Kong, before joining Outrigger in 2005 as vice president of acquisitions and development.

Prior to The Peninsula Group, Edmonstone worked in Europe with the hospitality arm of The Kuwaiti Investment Office, as well as with Sheraton Hotels, NCR Australia Pty, Ltd. and Hilton Hotels in his native Australia.

AWWP Meeting Advisory

The Ala Wai Watershed Project (AWWP), a multi-purpose water resource management project, mainly concerned with flood hazard reduction and ecosystem restoration is having a meeting on October 21. The AWWP is being conducted as a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, and the City and County of Honolulu. This is Phase II of an earlier effort that was initiated in 2004 under the project name "Ala Wai Canal Project."

This meeting is part of the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review process, and is intended to assist the project team in developing the scope of study for the expected Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EIS Scoping Meeting will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Place: Washington Middle School, 1633 South King Street

See additional information attached

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Jimmy Borges, Gabe Baltazar, and Betty Loo Taylor to Headline Outrigger’s Na Mele No Na Pua October Concert at Waikiki Beach Walk®

The venerable vocal jazz performer Jimmy Borges is being joined by his esteemed friends and fellow award- winning musicians Gabe Baltazar and Betty Loo Taylor at Outrigger Enterprises Groups' next Na Mele No Na Pua free concert on Sunday, October 26, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, on stage at the Embassy Suites®-Waikiki Beach Walk® Grand Lanai.

Jimmy Borges is one of Hawaii’s most iconic performers with a musical career that has spanned 50 years. He’s performed in nightclubs, showrooms and concert halls all over the world, including San Francisco, Vancouver, Montreal, New York, Las Vegas, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro. Whether it’s jazz, Broadway, well known classics or contemporary tunes – Borges does it all with style and finesse. A Frank Sinatra aficionado, Borges is the only singer ever allowed complete access to Sinatra's legendary musical arrangements. In addition to his singing career, Borges’ early years consisted of roles in various popular TV series, such as “Hawaii Five-O,” “Magnum PI,” the “Rockford Files” and “Charlie’s Angles.”

Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Gabriel “Gabe” Baltazar Jr. is recognized as one of the world's great alto saxophone players. He began his musical career as a featured soloist with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, with whom he recorded 18 albums. He also collaborated with other talented musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Cannonball Adderly, Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars, James Moody and the Saxophone Stars, and the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, among others. His recorded version of "Stairway to the Stars" is considered by many critics to be the definitive interpretation of that jazz standard. Baltazar has performed with Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Jerry Lewis, Don Ho, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Martin Denny. He also served

as Royal Hawaiian Band deputy director for 17 years.

Betty Loo Taylor, notable pianist and jazz musician, became a piano prodigy at the tender age of three. In 1998, she performed in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, Nevada, which was recorded and became her only solo recording album to date. Betty Lou Taylor’s life story was featured in a short film documentary entitled “They Call Her Lady Fingers,” which won the Blockbuster Video Audience Award for Best Documentary in the 2003 Hawaii International Film Festival. In June of this year, she received a Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Jazz Album of the year for “For All We Know,” a special collaboration with one of Hawaii’s distinguished singers Joy Abbott.

Outrigger’s Na Mele No Na Pua signature concert series is held bi-monthly on the final Sunday of the scheduled month. Each concert is held from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. on the Grand Lanai of the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk hotel. Since its inception, some of Hawaii’s most prominent and legendary entertains have taken the Na Mele No Na Pua stage, including Eddie Kamae, the late Aunty Genoa Keawe, Ledward Kaapana, Jerry Santos of Olomana and Willie K.

Concerts are free and open to the public while seating allows.

Elevator access to the Grand Lanai is located on Lewers Street ground level. $6.00 valet parking for up to four hours is available to concert-goers at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk (201 Beachwalk) and the Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Waikiki Beach Walk (227 Lewers Street), with any same-day purchase from any Waikiki Beach Walk merchant.

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Waikiki Announces The Promotion Of Human Resources Professionals Jodi Kawahara And Rose Cacho

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Waikiki is pleased to Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor in Business announce the promotion of Jodi Kawahara to human Administration in Human Resource Management. resources manager – labor relations, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Waikiki, and Rose Cacho to human Cacho joined the Sheraton ohana in 1977 as a junior resources manager for Sheraton Waikiki and The reservations clerk. She has also worked as a senior Royal Hawaiian. reservations clerk, assistant director of staffing, and director of staffing. Prior to her promotion, Cacho Kawahara began her career at Sheraton Hotels & served as human resources manager, labor Resorts at the Sheraton relations. In her new Grand Hotel in position, Cacho will be Sacramento, California, reporting to Deborah where she handled Stephens-Amas, senior employee recruitment, human resources manager HRIS operations, legal for Sheraton Waikiki and compliance, union The Royal relations, benefit Hawaiian. Cacho is a administration and new certified Professional in employee training. Human Resources and Kawahara joined the holds an Associate in Starwood Waikiki ohana Science Degree in Hotel in 2005 as a human Management from resources manager. In Kapiolani Community her new position, she will College. She is also a report to Jesse Herrera, Sheraton Leadership Academy graduate and is director of human resources, Starwood Hotels & certified property service culture trainer for both Resorts Waikiki. She is a graduate of the University of Sheraton and Westin Resorts.

Waikīkī Hula Show at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound

Authentic Hawaiian music and hula shows are Friday, Oct 17 – Moana Chang and Aloha Boat Days performed nightly except Mondays, 6:30PM – Show 7:30PM, by Hawaii's finest hula hālau (troupes) and Hawaiian performers at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, Saturday, Oct 18 – Lilinoe Lindsey and Ka Pa Nani near Duke Kahanamoku statue, beachside Uluniu & O Lilinoe Kalākaua Ave. in Waikīkī. Sunday, Oct 19 – Twyla Mendez and Halau Na These are outdoor performances with seating on the Pua ‘Ale grass or on beach chairs or beach mats. Cameras are welcome.

Presented by the City’s Office of Economic Development (843-8002) and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. FREE. Schedule subject to change without notice.

For October

Mondays: No show

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Joan "Aunty Pudgie" Young and Puamelia

Wednesdays: Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Halau Ka Liko Ka Palai

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Waikīkī parade watch (courtesy of the City)

October 19, 2008 Sunday RACE FOR THE CURE WALK/RUN sponsored by Susan B. Komen Foundation. 7:00AM Starts The event is expected to have 6,000+ runners. It will start at Kalakaua Ave., makai 9:30AM Ends side near Queen Surf Beach, to Dillingham Fountain, to Kalakaua Ave., mauka side, cross Monsarrat Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., to Kapahulu Ave., to Paki Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., mauka side, to end at Honolulu Marathon Finish near Bandstand. Contact: Deborah Maii 256-5225. For more info, visit their website: http://www.raceforthecurehawaii.org/

The above is based on the most current information available from the event organizers as of the date of this publication. For more information, call the Department of Transportation Services, 808-527-6009.

If you would like to share news with other Waikīkī Improvement Association members of WIA, please send your info to [email protected] or fax to 923-2622. 2255 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 760 Honolulu, HI 96815 Check out our website at: Phone: 808-923-1094 Fax: 808-923-2622 www.waikikiimprovement.com

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ALA WAI WATERSHED PROJECT Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Meeting

Project Background EIS Scoping Meeting An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 being prepared for the Ala Wai Watershed Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Project, a multiple purpose project developed Place: Washington Middle School cafeteria in partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of 1633 South King Street Engineers, the State Department of Land and Honolulu, Hawaiÿi 96826 Natural Resources, and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services. Topics to discuss at the meeting: Project Background The preliminary assessment of this action Purpose, sponsors, schedule, process indicates that the project may cause Preliminary Concepts significant local, regional, and national What are the possible actions that impacts on the environment. A Federal Notice might be taken? of Intent to Prepare an EIS was published in the Possible Project Impacts Federal Register on October 2, 2008. It may How might this project impact the be found on the Federal Register website, or community and environment? at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8- 23221.htm We would also like to gather information on: Possible Actions What other actions should be Project Purpose considered in this project? The purpose of the project is to manage water Other Project Impacts resources in the Ala Wai watershed. What other impacts should be studied? Specifically, the project is investigating and Questions and Answers evaluating solutions to restore ecosystem What questions do you have? function and reduce flood hazards throughout What do you think about what we have shared with you? the areas of Makiki, Mänoa, Pälolo, St. Louis,

Kapahulu, Diamond Head, McCully, Möÿiliÿili, Ala Moana, and Waikïkï.

For more information, please contact: Cindy Barger, Project Manager Civil and Public Works Branch US Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District CEPOH-PP-C, Room 307, Building 230 Fort Shafter, HI 96858 Phone: (808) 438-6940 Email: [email protected] ALA WAI WATERSHED PROJECT FACT SHEET

Project Background Project Purpose

The Ala Wai Watershed Project is a The purpose of the project is to manage multip le purpose project being water resources in the Ala Wai invest igated under Section 209 of the Watershed. Specifically, the project is Flood Control Act of 1962 (PL 87-874). investigating and evaluating solutions to

The project is currently in the “Feasibility restore ecosystem function and to

Phase.” reduce flood hazards throughout the areas of Makiki, Mänoa, Pälolo, St. Louis/ Projec t Partners Kapahulu/Diamond Head, McCully/ The project is being developed in Möÿiliÿili, Ala Moana, and Waikïkï. partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, with the Project Goals State Department of Land and Natural The goals of the project are to: Resources and the City Department of protect the entire Ala Wai Watershed Environmental Services as non-federal from the 100-year flood event, sponsors. improve the migratory pathway for native amphidromous species,

reduce sediment buildup in streams

and the Ala Wai Canal, and enhance the physical quality of the existing aquatic habitat for native species.

The project may also address secondary issues, such as increasing or improving: recreational opportunities, water quality, water supply, and coastal issues.

Ala Wai Watershed

ALA WAI WATERSHED PROJECT FACT SHEET

Planning Process to Date Preliminary studies that were earlier elements of this project include:

Ala Wai Flood Study (2001)

Ala Wai Watershed Analysis (2003) Archaeological assessment (2004) Riparian survey (2004) Preliminary ecosystem restoration concepts (2004) Hydrologic analysis (2008) Hydraulic analysis (2008)

Upcoming Milestones EIS Scoping Meeting...... Sep 2008 Draft Feasibility EIS...... Winter 2010 Final Feasibility EIS...... Winter 2011 Design Phase...... 2011-2016 Construction Begins (pending legislative approval)...... 2013

For more information, please contact: Cindy Barger, Project Manager Civil and Public Works Branch US Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District CEPOH-PP-C, Room 307, Building 230 Fort Shafter, HI 96858 Ala Wai Watershed Project area Phone: (808) 438-6940 Email: [email protected]

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