Maui County has launched a community survey and provided timeline updates for the master plan to restore Lahaina’s historic Royal Complex, as reported by multiple sources. The initiative aims to transform the sacred cultural area following the 2023 wildfire destruction.
- County’s Department of ʻŌiwi Resources is seeking input from Maui residents, especially Lahaina natives, through an online survey to shape the Royal Complex Master Plan
- The plan focuses on restoring the sacred area including Mokuʻula, Mokuhinia, Pākalā and surrounding spaces that were formerly Malu ʻUlu o Lele Park
- Initial master plan completion is targeted for spring, with the overall project expected to take generations to fully implement
- The area stretches from Shaw Street past the Banyan Tree and was once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom (Hawaii News Now)
- County hopes the restored complex will become a national monument to educate global visitors about Lahaina’s significance (Hawaii News Now)
- Project details were presented at Wednesday’s Lahaina Community Meeting, available for viewing on the County of Maui Facebook page
Sources
- Maui County: County update on Lahaina Royal Complex Master Plan provided, statewide survey launched
- Hawaii News Now: Lahaina moves forward with Royal Complex to honor Hawaiian history
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