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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.

Breaking ground on Kaleimaʻo Village: 127 affordable homes coming to ʻEwa Beach
On September 3, 2025, City leaders, community partners, and development teams gathered in ʻEwa Beach to celebrate the groundbreaking of Kaleimaʻo Village – West Loch Apartments, a new affordable rental community that will bring 127 homes for working families on Oʻahu.

DHLM and DPP present at National Brownfields 2025 Conference in Chicago
Department of Housing and Land Management and Department of Planning and Permitting represented the City and County of Honolulu at the Brownfields 2025 Conference in Chicago, emphasizing how Honolulu is working to turn long-neglected parcels into productive community assets.

City takes next step to bring transit-oriented housing and community renewal to Dillingham Boulevard
The City has issued RFQ-DHLM-25-04 to redevelop the former Dee Lite Bakery and adjacent parcel on Dillingham Boulevard into a transit-oriented affordable housing community across from the future Mokauea Skyline Station. Interested developers are encouraged to review the RFQ and submit qualifications by October 10, 2025

City selects EAH Housing to deliver long-term affordable housing at 436 Ena Road
The City and County of Honolulu has selected EAH Housing to redevelop 436 Ena Road into long-term affordable rental housing in Waikīkī. The project was awarded through a competitive solicitation and will move forward under a City-issued ground lease with a focus on lasting affordability, thoughtful design, and community benefit.

City acquires 819 South Beretania Street for future HPD Annex
City acquires 819 South Beretania Street for future HPD Annex HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu has acquired 819 South Beretania Street to

Moving forward with the redevelopment of 1615 Ala Wai Boulevard, selects preferred partner
City moves forward with redevelopment of 1615 Ala Wai Boulevard, selects preferred partner HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu has selected Centre Urban
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