<p> AIA Honolulu RUDC MEETING AGENDA 12:00 – 1:00 pm FRIDAY April 22, 2016 Center for Architecture </p><p>Reminder: AIA Conflict of Interest Policy: Members who have personal, financial or work involvement in the projects or issues under discussion must declare their connection or involvement prior to participating in any discussion.</p><p>Continuing discussion: Issues for RUDC in 2016 At the February meeting, there was not a clear consensus on what issues the RUDC should pursue in 2016. From an informal poll among the 15 attendees, the following ideas received the most votes: </p><p>1. Work on a Special District plan for Honolulu Harbor/ Iwilei/ Kapalama, with emphasis on public uses for Kakaako Makai – 2 votes 2. Work on Historic & Mid-Century Modern building preservation; work (with HHF) on a list of M-C modernist buildings to be preserved – 2 votes 3. Raise awareness of the need for Hurricane Preparedness, form a subcommittee on Resiliency – 2 votes 4. Raise awareness of high-quality public spaces; form a subcommittee on “People Spaces” – 2 votes 5. Raise awareness/ reaction to Corps of Engineers’ proposed (5’ high) flood walls along Ala Wai Canal - 2 votes</p><p>In addition to these topics, here are 2 more ideas which have surfaced in the last month: </p><p>6. Organize a member program on Complete Streets (proposed ordinance) and the Bikeshare Hawaii concept (presenter: Ben Trevino, President of Bikeshare HI)</p><p>7. Draft an Op-Ed regarding the future of the rail project. Background: Last month HART announced that the rail project will begin with a 10-mile operating segment (E. Kapolei to Aloha Tower), fueling speculation that the project route may be shortened. Shortly after that, the Chair of HART’s Board (Don Horner) stepped down amid criticism from the Mayor and Council members regarding uncertain future rail costs. A recent (4/12/16) column by Richard Borreca asking various rail critics what they would do “if you were head of HART” highlighted the prevailing opinion (amongst those critics) that rail should be stopped at Middle Street and buses should be used for all mass transit eastward. Based on past AIA Statements on Transit In “strong support of … a fixed guideway transit system”, a bus-only network from Middle Street would represent a significant drop in quality mass transit for the urban core. Buses, whether rapid (BRT) or not, are perceived as an uncomfortable and inferior means of mass transit. Running heavy rail to Middle Street and then forcing everyone to change to a bus will ensure that only those who can't afford a car and ride the bus now will use the new system. </p><p>Draft by Scott Wilson, 4-20--16</p>