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Your Ultimate Guide to Kaka‘ako

Your Ultimate Guide to Kaka‘ako

Welcome to Honolulu’s new “it” place: Kaka‘ako. This is a rapidly growing urban neighborhood with a rich history that’s deeply rooted in industry, entrepreneurship and Hawaiian culture. Back in the day, this was a ...

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Raising Building Height Limits in Kakaako

Raising Building Height Limits in Kakaako

How High is too High? Should we extend the building height limit in Kakaako from 400 feet to 768 feet? Building heights in Honolulu have always been a polarizing topic among locals and developers. For many years, the topic has been brought to the ...

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Our 2019 Guide to Kakaako

Our 2019 Guide to Kakaako

Our 2019 Guide to Kakaako starts here. Located in the heart of Honolulu between the business district of downtown Honolulu and the tourist mecca of Waikiki, Kakaako has the perfect mix of gritty industrial vibe and swanky luxury beach town. Our ...

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Sandbox Coworking to Open in Kakaako in July 2019

Sandbox Coworking to Open in Kakaako in July 2019

The Sandbox is the latest co-working space to provide a home for entrepreneurs in the rapidly growing Kakaako neighborhood. The Sandbox is just a small piece of what will eventually become the Kakaako Innovation Block. The two-story Sandbox will ...

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Is Midtown Ala Moana the New Kakaako?

Is Midtown Ala Moana the New Kakaako?

Welcome to Midtown Ala Moana  Over the last five years, Kakaako's skyline has undergone a dramatic transformation. The landscape has been changed by seven new completed residential towers bringing more than 2,000 units into the neighborhood ...

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Honolulu Affordable Housing FAQs: 2023 Updated

Honolulu Affordable Housing FAQs: 2023 Updated

Affordable Housing FAQs 2023 2023 will be a fruitful year for buyers looking to purchase a home under the affordable housing guidelines. Projects like Kuilei Place, The Park on Keeaumoku, and Sky Ala Moana are all launching projects with affordable ...

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The Collection Lofts: Unit for sale

The Collection Lofts: Unit for sale

Come home to this beautiful studio at The Collection Lofts in Kakaako. At 475 sf. the design of the layout, combined with the floor to ceiling windows, makes the space feel far larger. Stainless-steel appliances, 9' ceilings, LED lighting, and ...

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Kapiolani Residence: Everything you need to know

Kapiolani Residence: Everything you need to know

With all the new construction projects going on in Kakaako and urban Honolulu, developers are realizing there is a real need, and demand, for moderately priced housing. The HCDA does a great job ensuring that at least 20% of the housing built in the ...

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Inside Arvo: Kakaako's hippest coffee shop

Inside Arvo: Kakaako's hippest coffee shop

Afternoon Mates! or rather, Arvo Mates! Nestled in Kaka’ako, you will find a quaint and homey café that is sure to satisfy your coffee and toast cravings. Started by sisters Casey Wiggins and Dixie Rose, and Dixie’s husband ...

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Kakaako Reserved Housing in 2020

Kakaako Reserved Housing in 2020

If you're looking for more information regarding "Affordable Housing" please click this link here. Reserved Housing and Affordable Housing are two different programs that have different eligibility requirements. The next opportunity to purchase ...

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