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Neighbors protest archery dojo plans at Maumai Nature Park, developers say design and safety measures are planned
Summary
Residents told the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board they were not adequately notified about a proposed archery dojo (Kyoto/Japanese archery) at Maumai Nature Park and expressed safety, flooding, parking and environmental concerns; project representatives said they followed city outreach guidance, will include safety barriers and native-planting plans, and hope to donate the finished facility to the city.
Dozens of residents pressed the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board for more information and broader outreach after learning about a proposed Kyoto Japanese archery facility planned for Maumai Nature Park.
Several residents said they first heard about the project through a mayoral TV announcement rather than a broad community outreach campaign. Speakers said the park is heavily used for dog walking and passive recreation and raised safety concerns about stray arrows near pedestrians and pets, citing anecdotal cases of dog injuries from archery…
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