A new interim marketplace called ʻUlu o Lele is set to open on Lahaina’s Front Street in September 2026, becoming the first commercial project to return to the area since the 2023 wildfire. The $8 million, two-year project will host 25–50 local vendors at the former Outlets of Maui site.
- ʻUlu o Lele (‘Growth of Lele’) is an $8 million interim retail and community gathering space expected to open in September 2026.
- The project is a partnership between Maui County, Hawaiian Council, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, located at the former Outlets of Maui property.
- Between 25 and 50 local vendors will operate there, with heavily subsidized rents ranging from $800 to $1,500 per month.
- The marketplace will feature food trucks, retail stalls, a stage for nightly live entertainment, and solar-powered units.
- The two-year interim project is designed to support displaced Lahaina businesses while permanent commercial rebuilding continues.
Source: Hawaii Public Radio
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