Italian eatery proposed for vacant Kewalo building in Kakaako

Italian eatery proposed for vacant Kewalo building in Kakaako. by Andrew Gomes Honolulu Star Advertiser………………..…. A vacant building owned by the state and once used for charter boat operations at Kewalo Basin is being eyed for conversion to an Italian restaurant. A Japanese-based company is seeking to negotiate a lease for the 3,000-square-foot building with […]

Honolulu City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Kakaako Infrastructure Problems

As more developments are planned for Kakaako, many residents are worried about how sewer, water and traffic will be affected and say the city hasn’t paid enough attention to current problems. In response to concerns, the Honolulu City Council is holding a public hearing on Wednesday to consider a resolution asking the city to identify […]

Walk Score for Kaka’ako

This location is a Walker’s Paradise, which means daily errands do not require a car. This location has excellent transit with 59 nearby bus routes. There are minimal bike lanes and the terrain is flat as a pancake. This location is bikeable, there is some bike infrastructure. Go to nearby coffee at Island Coffee & […]

NEW two-story building for Nordstrom Rack & Pier 1 Imports at Ward Village Shops.

NEW two-story building for Nordstrom Rack & Pier 1 Imports at Ward Village Shops. by Kristen Consillio Star Advertiser The owner of Ward Centers has completed construction of a new two-story building for Nordstrom Rack and Pier 1 Imports at Ward Village Shops. Pier 1 will reopen on Nov. 1 and Nordstrom Rack on Nov. […]

YMCA of Honolulu moving forward with condo, new Y branch project

Oct 11, 2013, 1:57pm HST Updated: Oct 14, 2013, 10:44am HST Duane Shimogawa  |  Reporter- Pacific Business News The YMCA of Honolulu will move forward with its plans to build a smaller Central branch next to a 128-unit condominium on its 1.8-acre property on Atkinson Drive near Ala Moana Center following the Honolulu City Council’s […]

Howard Hughes CEO says Ward Village condos will be in high demand

Oct 3, 2013, 5:53am HST Updated: Oct 3, 2013, 7:24am HST Duane Shimogawa  |  Reporter- Pacific Business News Howard Hughes Corp. CEO David Weinreb, who was in Waikiki for an event this week honoring Hawaii’s top businesses, talks about why he feels that the planned Ward Village residential units in the Honolulu neighborhood of Kakaako […]

Kakaako residents want tower plan halved at the 801 South Street project

Kakaako residents want tower plan halved at the 801 South Street project. via @staradgomes Honolulu Star Advertiser………….. One tower is OK but two towers are too much. That’s the view of a group of residents in Kaka­ako’s Royal Capital Plaza condominium tower, next door to the proposed site for two 400-foot towers called 801 South […]

Whether it’s the perfect Ala Moana Boulevard location or its incredible value, The Collection is the best choice for a new residential condominium in Kaka’ako today!

The Collection showcases modern design choices, advanced features, well-executed details, and breathtaking ocean and harbor views. Whether it’s the perfect Ala Moana Boulevard location or its incredible value, The Collection is the best choice for a new residential condominium in Kaka’ako today! Thoughtfully Fashioned Indoor Spaces Contemporary lobby gallery and e-lounge where you’ll meet friends and family Entertainment […]

Source: Kobayashi Group, MacNaughton Group to develop luxury condos in Kakaako

Sep 18, 2013, 2:50pm HST  |  Source: Kobayashi Group, MacNaughton Group to develop luxury condos in Kakaako Duane Shimogawa  |  Reporter- Pacific Business News MK Development — a joint venture of well-known Hawaii developers the Kobayashi Group and The MacNaughton Group — is purchasing six acres in Kakaako from Kamehameha Schools for an undisclosed price […]

Think Howard Hughes Corp. is Kakaako’s largest landowner? Guess again

Sep 6, 2013, 12:52pm HST Duane Shimogawa  |  Reporter- Pacific Business News Who owns the most land in Kakaako? If you answered Dallas-based The Howard Hughes Corp. or Kamehameha Schools, you’d be dead wrong. I actually thought the same thing, too. Instead, there are nearly 200 small landowners, mostly industrial-type businesses, that own about 20 […]