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Welcome to the official Hawaii Community Development Authority page.

The Hawaii Community Development Authority was established by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1976. The Authority has land use jurisdiction and oversight over the development of community development districts created by the Legislature. Since 1976, three community development districts have been created: Kakaako, Kalaeloa, and Heeia. Each district has its own development priorities, which can be

found under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 206E. Once designated, the Authority works with the community to create plans and rules to implement statutory priorities. The Authority is comprised of a general board and separate boards for each of the community development districts. The Authority appoints a executive director, who is its chief executive officer, and serves at the pleasure of the Authority.

08/17/2026

⚠️ Following Governor Josh Green’s directive, the HCDA office will be closed on Monday, August 17 due to severe storm impacts from Lala.

08/06/2026

WAIĀKEA PENINSULA PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE on August 10, 2026.
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Pu‘u‘eo Community Center at Clem Akina Park
145 Wainaku Street

08/04/2026

All the HCDA board meetings that were scheduled for August 5, 2026 have been CANCELED. They will be rescheduled at a later date. Mahalo for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.

08/03/2026

The next HCDA Board Meetings are on August 5, 2026. Meetings are held in person and virtually via Zoom. The public is welcome.

Agendas: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hcda/authorityagenda/

07/27/2026

PUBLIC INVITED TO HELP SHAPE THE WAIĀKEA PENINSULA MASTER PLAN

The Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA) invites the community to participate in the first open house for the Waiākea Peninsula Master Plan—a long-term vision that will help guide the future of Banyan Drive and the surrounding peninsula over the next 20–30 years.

WHAT: Public Open House for the Waiākea Peninsula Master Plan
WHEN: Monday, August 10, 2026, 5:00–7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Puʻuʻeo Community Center, 145 Wainaku St., Hilo

The community is welcome to drop in at any time during the event. No formal presentation will be given. Attendees are encouraged to explore the stations at their own pace, talk story with the planning team and leave written comments.

🔗 Learn more, view the planning area, and take the online survey at www.waiakeamasterplan.com, or visit our website. Link in bio.

07/09/2026

A new chapter begins for Banyan Drive.

Governor Josh Green has signed Senate Bill 2001 into law, establishing the Banyan Drive Community Development District under the HCDA.

This milestone positions HCDA to lead long-range planning and work alongside the Hilo community, Native Hawaiian organizations, lineal descendants, government agencies and other stakeholders to guide the future of Banyan Drive.

Together, we'll help preserve the area's rich cultural, historical and natural resources while planning for thoughtful revitalization, improved infrastructure and public spaces, and new opportunities that benefit residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Mahalo to everyone whose collaboration made this day possible.

We look forward to working with the community to shape the next chapter of Banyan Drive.

07/03/2026

At its At-Large meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the HCDA Authority Members voted to appoint Mikiʻala Lidstone as Chairperson, following the departure of outgoing Chair Sterling Higa. Lidstone has served on the board as the Cultural Specialist Member since 2025.

The Authority Members also elected the officers for Fiscal Year 2026–2027:

• Chairperson: Mikiʻala Lidstone
• Vice Chairperson: Chason Ishii
• Secretary: Ipolani Duvauchelle

Hoʻomaikaʻi!

📸 Photo: https://uluae.org/

07/01/2026

Mahalo to Chair Sterling Higa

HCDA extends its sincere appreciation to Board Chair Sterling Higa as he concludes four years of service on the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority Board, including the past two years as chair.

During his tenure, Higa helped guide the agency through a period of growth and expanded responsibility, supporting efforts to advance housing, infrastructure and economic development throughout Hawaiʻi.

As HCDA celebrates its 50th anniversary, we thank Chair Higa for his leadership, dedication and commitment to public service. We wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavors.

Mahalo, Chair Higa, for your service to Hawaiʻi.

06/27/2026

The next HCDA Board Meetings are on July 1, 2026. Meetings are held in person and virtually via Zoom. The public is welcome.

Agendas: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hcda/authorityagenda/

05/31/2026

The next HCDA Board Meetings are on June 3, 2026. Meetings are held in person and virtually via Zoom. The public is welcome.

Agendas: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hcda/authorityagenda/

Address

547 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI
96813

Opening Hours

Monday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:45am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18085940300

Website

http://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hcda/

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