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Recent updates from across the Department of Housing and Land Management, including organizational announcements, operational changes, initiatives, milestones, and public notices.
From Vision to Homes: Elsa Kings, Division Chief of Housing Development
Meet Elsa Kings, who leads DHLM’s development efforts. In this brief Q&A, she shares her journey into public service, what motivates her work, and how she hopes to make a lasting impact for Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Maintenance Work at Kekaulike Courtyards
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, work to the HVAC system serving the property is scheduled to take place. The work has been coordinated by the Department of Housing and Land Management’s (DHLM)’s contracted property manager and will be performed by Continental Mechanical.
Swipe through 2025: DHLM’s year in review
This year, we moved housing forward, planned future neighborhoods, improved how public land is used, and strengthened long-term stewardship across Oʻahu. None of this progress happens without strong partnerships and community voices. Mahalo for being part of the journey — here’s to continued progress in 2026.
Reimagining Iwilei: Unlocking transit-oriented redevelopment on Honolulu’s urban waterfront
The City is partnering with the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) to tackle one of the most complex brownfield redevelopment challenges in the country—advancing transit-oriented planning in Iwilei alongside Honolulu’s expanding rail system.
Happy Holidays from DHLM!
A look back at the partnerships, projects, and shared efforts driving housing forward across Oʻahu.
Kūhiō Park Terrace redevelopment enters next chapter with ground blessing
Partners and community members gathered in Kalihi to bless the start of the next phase of the Kūhiō Park Terrace Redevelopment, a $214 million effort delivering 302 new affordable rental homes with strong City–State collaboration.
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