Bulletin:
Aunty Marion Kelly, a beloved kumu, leader and HLID Working Group member, passes away. Aloha nui loa…
Purpose
The purpose of the Hālawa Luluku Interpretive Development (HLID) project is to provide consultation and mitigation services to partnering organizations so that they can mitigate adverse impacts as a result of construction of Interstate Highway H-3.
Mission
E ola mau nō nā pua Ko‘olau i ke kū ‘ana mai.
The flowers of the Ko‘olau will thrive in the face of adversity.
Many historic and cultural sites were adversely impacted due to construction of the Hawaii Interstate H-3. The natural environment, which is inextricably tied to Hawaii’s host culture and therefore a “site” in itself, was also adversely impacted leaving a legacy of community angst and unrest. However, through potent community advocacy and resilience, the Hālawa Luluku Interpretive Development (HLID) project was created to mitigate such adverse impacts and help restore a sense of place, which would be realized through active community stewardship to affected areas.
Goals
There are three basic and primary HLID goals: compliance, mitigation and community support. Although all three are crucial in successful project delivery, compliance is the main priority. Compliance pursuant to conditions set forth in the MOA enables actual mitigation to happen and helps better ensure community support.
- Compliance
- Issues relating to permitting, laws, policies, regulations and guidelines.
- Mitigation
- Issues relating to design and construction related activities.
- Community Support
- Issues relating to the Working Group, OHA beneficiaries, and general public.