Tag: Urban Planning

Haleiwa

Why the Haleiwa McDonald’s Looks Like a Plantation House: 5 Lessons in “Armed” Community ActivismWhy the Haleiwa McDonald’s Looks Like a Plantation House: 5 Lessons in “Armed” Community Activism

Haleiwa is the “capital” of Oahu’s North Shore—a place where the rhythm of the waves dictates the pace of life and the architecture whispers stories of a vanished sugar era. But this rural charm isn’t an accident of history; it is a hard-won victory. For

2026 Hawaii Urban Planning Paradigm Shift: Rebuilding the North Shore and the Challenge of Sustainability2026 Hawaii Urban Planning Paradigm Shift: Rebuilding the North Shore and the Challenge of Sustainability

1. Overview of Urban Planning in the State of Hawaii and Oahu The urban planning framework for the State of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu is currently undergoing a historic transformation focused on environmental adaptation and economic resilience. At the core of