Community Design Workshops scheduled for East Kaua‘i

Published on September 18, 2024

KAPA‘A – As part of the East Kaua‘i Community and Circulation Plan process, community design workshops for Kapaʻa-Kapahi and Wailua-Waipouli are being held from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3.

These workshops offer East Kaua‘i residents and property owners a chance to influence the vision for the future development and growth of Kapaʻa and Wailua. The workshops will explore the form and character of East Kauaʻi’s town areas, focusing on topics such as housing, shared spaces, connectivity, and traffic circulation. Participants will have the opportunity to express their views on the desired level of change for each community and discuss strategies for preserving, enhancing, or transforming these areas for both the present and future.

The workshop will feature two walk audits, an opening presentation, an open design studio, an open house, and a closing presentation. The schedule is as follows:

• Event: Opening Presentation and Walking Tour for Kapaʻa-Kapahi

  Date: Tuesday, Oct. 1
  Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
  Location: Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex Pavilion

• Event: Open Design Studio Kapaʻa-Kapahi

  Date: Tuesday, Oct. 1
  Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
  Location: Mahelona Hospital Auditorium

• Event: Opening Presentation and Walking+Bus Tour for Wailua-Waipouli

  Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2
  Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
  Location: Wailua Houselots Park Pavilion

• Event: Open House

  Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2
  Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
  Location: Mahelona Hospital Auditorium

• Event: Closing Presentation
  Date: Thursday, Oct. 3
  Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
  Location: Mahelona Hospital Auditorium

Registration

Participants are encouraged to register in advance to assist with estimating attendance for the various events. Please note that the walking and bus tour on Wednesday, Oct. 2 has a limited capacity of 30 seats on the bus. To secure a spot for the workshop events, registration can be completed using the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V5SX8KV

Registrants will receive detailed information about the tour route and recommended attire prior to the event.

The workshops will be facilitated by project consultants SSFM International and by sub-consultants, Opticos Design.

If you need an auxiliary aid or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Marie Williams at the Planning Department at 808-241-4050 or plankauai@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made early will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

For more information and to see the full schedule of events, please visit www.plankauai.com.

To view the workshop flyer, click on the following link: EKCCP Workshop Flyer.

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