Hawaii County Council is split between two development plans that will guide the Big Island’s growth over the next 20 years, rushing to approve one before November elections change council membership.
- Two competing plans are under consideration: a 310-page General Plan 2045 from the Planning Department and a shorter 72-page alternative from a council member.
- General Plan 2045 focuses on sustainable development, climate goals, and restricts new resort zoning along Ali’i Drive.
- Council is rushing to approve a plan before November elections bring at least four new members.
- The approved plan will guide development decisions for the island’s 200,000 residents over the next two decades.
- Mayor and nearly half the council oppose the Planning Department’s version, calling it too broad and unorganized.
Source: Civil Beat
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