Comm. No. 2019-11 Kīlauea Eruption Recovery Process Puna CDP Action Committee August 6, 2019
Role of the Action Committee County Code 16-6 • Monitor Progress & Effectiveness of the CDP, making revisions as needed based on emerging statewide plans or changing conditions. • Steer Any Update of CDP by advising on process, leading/supporting engagement and make final recommendations. • Broaden Awareness & Build Partnerships with governmental and community-based organizations to implement CDP policies and actions.
Recovery Considerations
Recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea Eruption AND Resilience to Future Volcanic & Other Hazards
Puna CDP Goals Health & Well Being Resilient Health Village Town Centers Residential & Economic Development Natural & Cultural Resource Management Putting ‘Āina First Infrastructure Priority Recovery Goals Livable Spaces
Online Engagement 1,000+ Community Members Engaged Crosswalk General Plan and all CDPs The Process COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 103 meetings, talk story and events with: 257 comments from 140+ Input Events attendees at SpeakOut Event NON-PROFITS EMPLOYERS SCHOOLS 190 + Survey Responses RESIDENT FARMER’S FAITH-BASED HOSTED MARKETS ORGANIZATIONS PHASE III: PHASE II: Objectives PHASE I : Goals Strategies/Scenarios Impact Assessments TECHNICAL INPUT/DATA Review Previous Studies Vet Measurable Strategies Housing Impact Risk Assessment Analyze Survey Data Economic Impact Scenario Planning & Alternative Study Fiscal Impact
Online Engagement 1,000+ Community Members Engaged Crosswalk General Plan and all CDPs The Process COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT is iterative! 103 meetings, talk story and events with: 257 comments from 140+ Input Events attendees at SpeakOut Event NON-PROFITS EMPLOYERS SCHOOLS 190 + Survey Responses RESIDENT FARMER’S FAITH-BASED HOSTED MARKETS ORGANIZATIONS PHASE III: PHASE II: Objectives PHASE I : Goals Strategies/Scenarios Impact Assessments TECHNICAL INPUT/DATA Review Previous Studies Vet Measurable Strategies Housing Impact Risk Assessment Analyze Survey Data Economic Impact Scenario Planning & Alternative Study Fiscal Impact
Online Engagement 1,000+ Community Members Engaged Crosswalk General Plan and all CDPs The Process COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT is iterative! 103 meetings, talk story and events with: 257 comments from 140+ Input Events attendees at SpeakOut Event NON-PROFITS EMPLOYERS SCHOOLS 190 + Survey Responses RESIDENT FARMER’S FAITH-BASED HOSTED MARKETS ORGANIZATIONS PHASE III: PHASE II: Objectives PHASE I : Goals Strategies/Scenarios Impact Assessments TECHNICAL INPUT/DATA Review Previous Studies Vet Measurable Strategies Housing Impact Risk Assessment Analyze Survey Data Economic Impact Scenario Planning & Alternative Study Fiscal Impact
POLICY DECISIONS FUNDING DECISIONS
We have to remember… There are various opinions and perspectives on what recovery should include, where it should happen, what should be prioritized, etc. – just like the story of the 6 blind folded people and the elephant – we need to make sure we are looking at both the WHOLE picture and the specific parts. POLICY DECISIONS It’s a kā kou thing!
Amenities and Services Village Town Centers / Residential & Economic I N T E N T 91% agree – 169 Development → Basic amenities and services 5% neutral – 9 → Within village and town centers O Ka hale e ku, o ke kanaka e noho. 4% disagree – 8 → Provide jobs and economic opportunities Where a house stands, there man dwells. E X A M P L E S retail, groceries, child care, dining, entertainment, parks, education and economic opportunity Not all small rural communities must have amenities, services, and So people travel shorter economic opportunities. distances for employment, Common sense , brah. These are already available childcare, and shopping. within a reasonable Do it within existing distance . Less travel time and cost for communities and you residents. Better jobs closer to have some goodness. I do not support further home . development in my community.
Housing Options Village Town Centers / Residential & Economic I N T E N T Development → Rural and urban affordable housing choices 72% agree – 131 → Diversity of housing types and locations O Ka hale e ku, o ke kanaka e noho. → address the range of affordability needs 15% neutral – 27 Where a house stands, there man dwells. 13% disagree – 24 E X A M P L E S • Improve existing , increase new housing stock • Increase affordability • infrastructure s upport and access to services Agree, however, where ? I believe in the freedom to Kūpuna housing is There are more than choose where you want to needed and important. enough housing lots in live. There should be choices . the Puna District already. It's not government's Housing is not a job to provide housing We want the “one -size-fits- all” subject. for everybody who improvements in our wants housing. current areas .
Local Economy Village Town Centers / Residential & Economic I N T E N T 84% agree – 151 Development → Number and diversity of income sources 9% neutral – 17 → Living wage O Ka hale e ku, o ke kanaka e noho. 7% disagree – 13 → Jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities Where a house stands, there man dwells. → Complement the ecology, culture and evolving demographics E X A M P L E S • “Green” sectors Hawaiʻi County needs • Visitor industry that is pono sustainable industries • Small business and entrepreneurial development that will provide good paying jobs for its We absolutely need to residents. We need to County and State governments bring back tourists . stop the brain drain from impede job creation with too our island. many barriers. I think there is too much emphasis on the visitor Agricultur e is the Without adequate support and industry – and the island industry that keeps East action of our elected officials needs a more diverse Hawaiʻi stable . nothing happens. economy to be resilient.
Transportation Infrastructure O ke kahua mamua, mahope ke kūkulu I N T E N T The site first, and then the building / → Complete roadway connectivity Learn all you can, then practice → Safe, convenient, accessible, and affordable transportation system . 92% agree – 170 E X A M P L E S 2% neutral – 4 • Road connectivity points for local traffic, emergency and 6% disagree – 11 evacuation routes • Multi-modal transportation system • Roadway alternatives Connectivity is our #1 issue. Public transportation is an absolute I worry about the accessibility of my must, especially of a kind that is house , in the event of an emergency. affordable and reliable . Establish emergency access , yes. However All modes of transport is needed. we shouldn't be investing in new paved roadways in lava prone areas .
Utilities Infrastructure O ke kahua mamua, mahope ke kūkulu I N T E N T The site first, and then the building / Learn all you can, then practice → Restore, improve and expand → Adequate and affordable utilities 88% agree – 162 E X A M P L E S 9% neutral – 16 • Access to phone and internet services 3% disagree – 6 • Potable (drinking) water and wastewater systems • Green energy infrastructure Better cell phone service and internet hotspots are needed for safety, business Potable water is critical especially and convenience. because of diseases such as leptospirosis and rat lung worm. It is a sad situation when houses are given building permits without internet I live on catchment and trust my water infrastructure . The county and state need source because I control its cleanliness. to partner together to see that is a priority for housing.
Gathering Spaces Infrastructure O ke kahua mamua, mahope ke kūkulu I N T E N T The site first, and then the building / → New and improve existing built and Learn all you can, then practice natural community gathering spaces → Restore and improve educational facilities 76% agree – 139 → Multifunctional community hubs 16% neutral – 30 E X A M P L E S 8% disagree – 15 • Pohoiki • Prioritize Kua O Ka Lā facilities • Multifunctional community and resilience hubs Kua O Ka Lā PCS is still trying to find permanent locations. This is needed, but keep the All communities need a The school is based on religious and spiritual areas place to gather . Hawaiian values and culture. separate from community areas. They hosted many events to The hub was a great the health of the lower Puna Community hubs – schools, example. community. parks, and senior centers are important. We need to get Pohoiki up and running again . Help renovate and subsidize the spaces that already exist .
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