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The residential prohibition was approved to further certain public interests in Kaka‘ako Makai. But the moment OHA received these lands they ceased to be public lands. These are now Native Hawaiian trust lands to be managed by OHA for its beneficiaries. Through this lens, the main arguments for the law in 2006 simply don’t hold up anymore. For example, assertions that Native Hawaiian lands must be used to protect the ocean views and open space for everyone else is insulting.
We understand that our properties sit near a popular shoreline in Honolulu. As an ocean people, we recognize our kuleana of not just protecting the waterfront but enhancing it. Our project will not inhibit access to the ocean. OHA does not own the main points of ocean access used by surfers, swimmers and fishermen. Moreover, our waterfront properties along Kewalo Harbor fall under strict harbor rules, which limit ocean access for safety reasons.
Bearing the scars of poor land-use decisions of previous generations, Kaka‘ako Makai remains largely dormant, featuring empty parking lots and rundown buildings. For instance, a dump filled in a pristine fishery to create the Kaka‘ako Makai peninsula. Our hope is to turn this hardened shoreline into a welcoming environment that brings more of our ‘ohana to this special place.
OHA is just looking for the same freedoms as our neighbors. We want to demonstrate what great stewards and land developers Native Hawaiians can be. We want to build a responsible development that showcases our culture, contributes to urban Honolulu’s economic revitalization and can help address the housing needs of our people and broader public. We are just asking for parity with our neighbors across the street to develop our lands in the best interests of our beneficiaries and the public.
Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey chairs the board of trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
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