HONOLULU — Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting is reaching out to Oahu’s westside communities through two pop-up events on July 15. The events will inform the community as well as gather feedback on the Waianae Sustainable Communities Plan update, according to a news release.

What You Need To Know

  • Two events on July 15 aim to gather community feedback on issues facing residents from Nanakuli to Kaena Point

  • DPP staff will be onsite to explain the plan and collect input

  • Comments can also be made online

  • The Waianae Sustainable Communities Plan was last updated in 2012

The first event takes place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Waianae Farmers Market. The second is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nanakuli Village Center.

Officials are looking for input regarding issues communities face on the west side, including affordable housing, homelessness, economic development, the environment, and the desire to keep the area’s rural character.

The Waianae SCP encompasses the area from Nanakuli to Kaena Point bordered by the Waianae mountain range. It’s one of eight regional plans for the island that provides guidance for land use development and infrastructure investments, according to the release.

The Waianae SCP was last updated in 2012.

DPP staff will be onsite at both July 15 events to explain the plan and collect input from residents. Comments can also be submitted via the Waianae Sustainable Communities Plan Vision Statement and Elements Survey site.

The Waianae Citizens Planning Advisory Committee and the DPP will review all feedback collected at the two events. They will send a final draft of the plan to the Planning Commission following additional community meetings. The Planning Commission will then make a recommendation to the Honolulu City Council for consideration and adoption.

Sarah Yamanaka covers events, environmental and community news for Spectrum News Hawaii. She can be reached at sarah.yamanaka@charter.com.