May 9, 2013
Contributed by ksinfo
The demonstration is sponsored by Kamehameha Schools and is part of the Hele On Kaka'ako cyclovia event also taking place on May 12.
The term Complete Streets refers to a design that strives to modify streets for safe, convenient and comfortable travel for everyone, regardless of their mode of transportation. The one-day demonstration in Our Kaka'ako will include greenery, parklets, additional seating, bike bump outs and roundabouts. The design of the street encourages people to get outside and explore the neighborhood.
"Dozens of volunteers – architects, urban planners, graphic designers and others – have been working on the plans for this demonstration for months now. They know the impact a complete street can have on the quality of life in a neighborhood, and we are so thankful for their commitment to educating the public about this type of design," said Erin Kinney, Development Manager-Marketing of Kamehameha Schools.
Leading up to the Complete Streets mock-up, from May 6th – 11th, artistic renovations will be taking place along Cooke Street from Auahi to Pohukaina Street. Jeff Gress, artist and co-founder of Lana Lane Studios, has been adding life to a once dominantly-beige-colored street. "We are telling the story of the future of Our Kaka'ako through graphic stencils and art all down Cooke Street. With a stroll down the street you'll be able to feel the heartbeat of Our Kaka'ako." In addition to the art, there will be a life size rendering of Kamehameha's complete streets design of Keawe Street.
On May 11th, a large group of volunteers will be working through the night construct and set up the complete street demonstration in time for the Hele On Kaka'ako event taking place on May 12th. The demonstration will be installed for the day, with hope for a longer term installation sometimes in the future.
About Hele On Kaka'ako
Hele On Kaka'ako, which will take place on Mother's Day, May 12, 2013, will feature an international movement called cyclovia. Cycle on Hawai'i first brought cyclovia to Kailua in August 2012. Cycle On Hawai'i, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a mission to promote self-transportation in a safe, sustainable and sane environment and bringing this internationally-celebrated style of event to Hawai'i seemed to be the perfect fit. This cyclovia event, Hele On Kaka'ako, aims to educate and inspire people to support a healthy, sustainable community. Along with many family-friendly activities, a feature of the day will include a Complete Streets demonstration on Cooke Street
About Our Kaka'ako
Our Kaka'ako is a mixed-use, urban-island community by Kamehameha Schools on nine contiguous city blocks in the heart of Honolulu, between South Street and Ward Avenue. The community, which is currently in the beginning stages of a multi-year redevelopment, will contain a mixture of low-rise and high-rise structures, a range of housing types, open spaces, a central gathering place, and a neighborhood supportive of commercial and industrial uses. Part of the vision for Our Kaka'ako is that it will continue to grow as a progressive catalyst for innovation and become the epicenter of urban-island culture and the lifestyle it represents. To learn more, visit www.OurKakaako.com.
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