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Candidates at forum offer varied sea‑level and climate responses for Ala Moana–Kakaako
Summary
At the neighborhood board forum, legislative and council candidates emphasized coastal planning, federal and state coordination, renewable energy investment and incorporating sea‑level rise analysis into permit review for Kakaako and Waikiki.
Candidates at the Ala Moana–Kakaako forum described a mix of short‑ and long‑term strategies to address climate change and sea‑level rise. Several candidates stressed coordinating with federal and state agencies on projects such as the Ala Wai flood mitigation effort and Waikiki master planning.
State Representative (and speaker) Scott Saiki pointed to legislative work on flood mitigation and coastal safety; Senator Sharon Moriwaki said the University of Hawaii and local planning groups are studying scenarios and that community‑level planning is needed. Representative Scott Saiki (online) noted prior legislation requiring sea‑level rise analysis for Kakaako development permits: "...this legislation requires HCDA, which is responsible for the planning of Kaka'ako to incorporate sea level rise analysis when development permits come to the board for action." Candidates also cited renewable‑energy investment and long‑range planning as necessary complements to site‑specific mitigation.
