HONOKA’A, Hawaii – The public joined in a Hamakua Community Development Plan focused discussion on Waipiʻo Valley on May 18 in Honoka’a.
Participants gathered in a North Hawaii Education and Research Center conference room to go over the sections of the draft plan that prioritizes “protecting Waipiʻo Valley as a wahi pana, focusing on protecting natural ecosystems, viewsheds, streams, managing responsible access, and perpetuating Hawaiian culture.” (draft CDP)
Hawaii County planner LeAna Gloor led the discussion.
This is the first video in a series that will feature the Waipiʻo Valley discussion. The entire collection of videos will be available here:
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STORY SUMMARY
HONOKA'A (BIVN) - A lot has changed since Waipi'o was last discussed by CDP planners: there has been a proposed land sale, talks on access road improvements, and dengue fever in the valley. This is the first in a series of videos.