A temporary retail and community marketplace called ʻUlu o Lele is slated to open in September on the former Outlets of Maui property, becoming the first commercial project to return to Front Street since the 2023 wildfire. The $8 million, two-year project is a partnership between Maui County, Hawaiian Council, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
- ʻUlu o Lele (‘Growth of Lele’) will host 25–50 local vendors, food trucks, and a stage for nightly live entertainment.
- The $8 million interim marketplace is funded through a partnership of Maui County, Hawaiian Council, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
- Vendor rents are subsidized, ranging from $800 to $1,500 per month, with all units powered by solar energy.
- The project is expected to open in September 2025 and run for two years while permanent commercial rebuilding proceeds.
- The marketplace signals early commercial activity returning to Front Street, which may gradually increase visitor foot traffic to the Lahaina area.
Source: Hawaii Public Radio
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