Tag: Economic Development

Urban Honolulu

The Hawaii Paradox: Chapter 2 The Illusion of Industrial Diversification — Inside the “Death Trap” of Structural CostsThe Hawaii Paradox: Chapter 2 The Illusion of Industrial Diversification — Inside the “Death Trap” of Structural Costs

[Series: The Uncomfortable Truths of the Hawaii Economy] “Through my daily tour operations, I stand at the intersection of Hawaii’s natural environment, its visitors, and our local community. What I witness there is a profound, lived pain among residents, which has led to a tragic

From Humble Beginnings to a Short-Lived Success: The Story of Kahuku Plantation CompanyFrom Humble Beginnings to a Short-Lived Success: The Story of Kahuku Plantation Company

Frank Dillingham, already a successful developer on Oahu, saw potential in the Kahuku lands, which he leased from the Campbell family. By 1890, his railroad reached the North Shore, paving the way for development. James Castle, along with a group of investors including prominent lawyer

Waialua Sugar Mill

From Humble Beginnings to a Thriving Plantation: The Story of Waialua Agricultural CompanyFrom Humble Beginnings to a Thriving Plantation: The Story of Waialua Agricultural Company

The Waialua Agricultural Company emerged from a patchwork of small, struggling sugar farms on Oahu’s North Shore. In the late 1890s, the area was dominated by thousands of uncultivated acres, owned by numerous individuals, many of them Native Hawaiians. Recognizing the potential, entrepreneur B.F. Dillingham