‘Āina Pauahi

Maunalua Planning

Kamehameha Schools has embarked on the early stages of outreach, actively engaging the community, to gather mana‘o that will help guide the development of a plan for the future management of preservation, agriculture, and commercial lands in Maunalua.

Maunalua, the traditional name for the area now known as Hawai‘i Kai, literally means two mountains in reference to Koko Head and Koko Crater, that prominently peaks on the east side of O‘ahu. Kamehameha Schools has been entrusted with the stewardship of Maunalua upon Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s passing in 1884 and is fully committed to the community of people who live, create, work, and play in this ahupua‘a.

Maunalua Vision Statement

This is our vision statement, guiding the stewardship and planning of ‘Āina Pauahi in Maunalua — lands thoughtfully cared for and owned by Kamehameha Schools:

Maunalua is a vibrant community connected by kai and wai, where keiki to kūpuna thrive in a sustainable blend of agriculture, housing, commerce, open space, and wahi pana.

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Community outreach and engagement

At the end of 2023, Kamehameha Schools completed initial meetings with a broad range of stakeholders who call Maunalua home:

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Stakeholder presentations

• Round #1 (July-August 2023) – Stakeholder Meeting
• Round #2 (September-October 2023) – Stakeholder Workshops
• Hawai‘i Kai Neighborhood Board Meeting, July 25, 2023
• Hawai‘i Kai Neighborhood Board Meeting, October 24, 2023
• Hawai‘i Kai Neighborhood Board Meeting, November 26, 2024

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Community input

Mana‘o collected is currently being evaluated for implementation based on land area, best use, and community needs. The following mana‘o cloud summarizes the comments:

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Upcoming community meetings

• None Available - Stay Tuned

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Share Your Mana‘o

We value community input as an important part of the planning process. Community members are encouraged to participate in the meetings over the coming months. We invite interested community members to sign up for updates or share your mana‘o by emailing maunalua@ksbe.edu.

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Next steps

Following a robust outreach process, Kamehameha Schools will incorporate community and stakeholder feedback to help guide an initial conceptual plan. Ongoing engagement with community stakeholders will continue throughout the entire process. Incorporating community feedback, the eventual plan will:

• Align with Kamehameha Schools’ Mission, Values, and 2040 Vision.
• Identify opportunities that align with Kamehameha Schools’ values. 
• Think in terms of perpetuity. What will we leave for future generations? 
• Balance the needs of today and future generations of beneficiaries.