A 652-home, $4 billion master-planned community in South Maui received Maui Planning Commission approval after developers cut nearly 250 units following community opposition. The project still requires state and county approvals before construction can begin in 2028.
- The Mākena Mauka development was reduced 27% to 652 homes (543 market-rate, 109 workforce) on 1,000 acres after the original 900-unit plan drew strong community pushback.
- The Maui Planning Commission approved the revised plans earlier in August; developers must still obtain state and Maui County approvals.
- Construction is planned in three 10-year phases starting in 2028, with the full $4 billion buildout projected over 30 years.
- The development will include two 18-hole golf courses, public beach parking, hiking trails, and open space alongside the residential units.
- Community members remain concerned about traffic congestion, water impacts, and whether the project will benefit Native Hawaiian and local residents.
Source: Maui Now
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