The County of Maui and Hawaiian Council will open ‘Ulu o Lele, an interim marketplace at the former Outlets of Maui site, on November 10 with a free public celebration and concert. The space is designed to help local businesses reopen and restore commercial activity in Lahaina during ongoing recovery.
- The grand opening event runs 1–8 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Waine’e and Papalaua streets in Lahaina, with a free Common Kings concert starting at 8:15 p.m.
- The interim marketplace is sited at the former Outlets of Maui and funded in part by a $4 million grant from the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund.
- The project aims to restore foot traffic and economic activity in the Lahaina commercial district while permanent rebuilding progresses.
- Of 36 fire-impacted properties on the mauka side of Front Street, only two building permits have been issued and four applications are under review.
- The county says it is working to reduce permitting barriers to accelerate permanent commercial rebuilding alongside the interim marketplace.
Source: Mauirecovers
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