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I feel there is much concern about the broad exemptions in Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation on housing (“Gov. Josh Green signs Hawaii housing emergency proclamation,” Star-Advertiser, July 18).
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How to Resolve Community Conflicts
Community opposition to proposed projects is nothing new, but it seems to be more common nowadays. And more effective. To get moving on such projects, and others, Hawai‘i must work with communities that are demanding a voice in their future.
May 3, 2021
Illustration: Kayla Rivera
Recent high-profile conflicts have blocked Hawai‘i’s efforts to generate renewable electricity, build affordable housing and improve parks. This report looks at recent community conflicts and discusses ways to find common ground and collaboratively move forward.
Hundreds of people spent 39 nights in 2019 blocking the arrival of eight 568-foot-tall wind turbines that they said would be set up too close to residences and schools in rural Kahuku.