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Union and neighborhood groups clash over $1M Waikiki community benefits package for planned resort
Summary
Unite Here Local 5 opposed the draft $1,000,000 community benefits package tied to the planned 133 Keolani Ave resort (King's Village/Holly Waikiki redevelopment), urging more housing‑directed spending; Waikiki BID and Department of Parks and Recreation defended park improvements proposed for Kuhio Beach Park. Committee amended the resolution to CD1 and reported it out.
The Zoning and Planning Committee on Nov. 20 amended and reported out Resolution 25‑316 (CD1), which defines the specific $1,000,000 community benefits package required of the planned development resort at 133 Keolani Avenue (the Kings Village/Holly Waikiki site).
Council Chair Waters, who introduced the hand‑carried CD1, said the benefits were developed in collaboration with the Waikiki neighborhood board and the Waikiki Business Improvement District (BID). "The Waikiki Business…
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