Proposed development at popular Hawaiian tourist destination Pololu Valley sparks anger
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Libby Leonard
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The Pololu Valley lookout is one of Hawaii s natural treasures.Feng Wei Photography/Getty Images
A proposed development along a pristine coastline is sparking controversy and community opposition on Hawaii s Big Island. Initially pitched as a parking lot, the development has evolved into what could become ridgefront housing.
The lush, unspoiled coastline of Pololu Valley is one of the archipelago’s most sacred places. It has also served as a sanctuary for many of the 6,045 residents in North Kohala, particularly Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) whose families have lived in the area for generations, and where parts of their rich cultural history lie in the headlands.