DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The development projects listed below are ordered by the most recent application submittal on top. These developments include affordable housing and TOD projects that exceed base height and/or floor area ratio (density) as well as large sites over an acre. TOD projects must be consistent with the neighborhood TOD plan.
Comments on project applications are generally accepted through the public hearing date, as in-person or written testimony, or by contacting the DPP. The City Council also offers a public hearing and opportunities to comment on the projects it reviews. See the Development Projects Archive page for additional, inactive projects.
CHINATOWN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION ACCEPTED
AGENCY REVIEW
DIRECTOR REVIEW
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
CURRENT STATUS: Received Approval
PROJECT TYPE: IPD-T
PROJECT LOCATION: Downtown Neighborhood at 128 N. Nimitz Highway
DATE APPLICATION ACCEPTED: 10/26/2023
APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING: Closed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A mixed-use development including 240 hotel units and 12,500 square feet of publicly available meeting and commercial space. The project will allow heights up to 200 feet and density up to 6.81 floor area ratio.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:
Chinatown Hotel Development IPD-T Application– October 2023
Chinatown Hotel Development IPD-T Application Appendices– October 2023
1538 KAPIOLANI TOWER
APPLICATION ACCEPTED
AGENCY REVIEW
DIRECTOR REVIEW
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
CURRENT STATUS: Received Approval
PROJECT TYPE: IPD-T
PROJECT LOCATION: Ala Moana Neighborhood at 1538 Kapiolani Boulevard
DATE APPLICATION ACCEPTED: 2/5/2022
APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING: Closed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A mixed-use development including 311 market-rate residential for-sale units, plus 101 off-site affordable residential rental units, and 8,711 square feet of commercial space. The project will allow heights up to 400 feet and density up to a 10.0 floor area ratio.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:
1538 Kapiolani Tower IPD-T Application– November 2022
1538 Kapiolani Tower IPD-T Application Appendices– November 2022
ALA MOANA PLAZA
APPLICATION ACCEPTED
AGENCY REVIEW
DIRECTOR REVIEW
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
RECEIVED APPROVAL
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
CURRENT STATUS: Received Approval
PROJECT TYPE: IPD-T
PROJECT LOCATION: Ala Moana Neighborhood at 451 Piikoi Street and 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
DATE APPLICATION ACCEPTED: 7/31/2020
APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING: Closed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A mixed-use development including 459 market-rate residential rental units, 124 affordable residential rental units, and 1,570 square feet of commercial space. The project will allow heights up to 400 feet and density up to a 7.0 floor area ratio.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:
Ala Moana Plaza IPD-T Application– August 2020
Ala Moana Plaza IPD-T Application Appendices– August 2020
THE PARK ON KEEAUMOKU
APPLICATION ACCEPTED
AGENCY REVIEW
DIRECTOR REVIEW
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
RECEIVED APPROVAL
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
CURRENT STATUS: Under Construction
PROJECT TYPE: IPD-T
PROJECT LOCATION: Ala Moana Neighborhood at 805, 815, 819, 835, 903, 905, 915, and 919 Keeaumoku Street and 1519 Liona Street
DATE APPLICATION ACCEPTED: 5/16/2019
APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING: Closed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A mixed-use development including 818 market-rate residential units, 146 affordable residential units, 88,000 square feet of commercial space, 26,000 square feet of public park/plaza space, and a community center. The project will allow heights up to 400 feet and density up to a 7.0 floor area ratio.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:
The Park on Keeaumoku IPD-T Application– April 2019
The Park on Keeaumoku IPD-T Application Appendices– April 2019
Resolution 19-224 and DPP Director’s Report D-0632(19) The Park on Keeaumoku Special District Application– April 2020
The Park on Keeaumoku Special District Application Appendices– April 2020
1500 KAPIOLANI
APPLICATION ACCEPTED
AGENCY REVIEW
DIRECTOR REVIEW
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
RECEIVED APPROVAL
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
CURRENT STATUS: Received Approval
PROJECT TYPE: IPD-T
PROJECT LOCATION: Ala Moana Neighborhood at 1460, 1470, 1488, and 1500, Kapiolani Boulevard, and at 611 Keeaumoku Street
DATE APPLICATION ACCEPTED: 4/17/2017
APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING: Closed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A mixed-use development including 444 condo-hotel units, 6 residential units, 78 affordable rental units, and 8,700 square feet of commercial space. The project will allow heights up to 400 feet and density up to a 9.2 floor area ratio.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:
1500 Kapiolani IPD-T Application– April 2017
1500 Kapiolani IPD-T Application Appendices– April 2017
Resolution 17-221 and DPP Director’s Report D-602 Resolution 20-170 and DPP Director’s Report D-0499(20) Resolution 23-272 and DPP Director’s Report D-0765(23) Resolution 24-080 and DPP Director’s Report D-0211(24) 1500 Kapiolani Special District Application– October 2017
1500 Kapiolani Special District Application Appendices– October 2017
HAWAII CITY PLAZA
APPLICATION ACCEPTED
AGENCY REVIEW
DIRECTOR REVIEW
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
RECEIVED APPROVAL
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
CURRENT STATUS: Received Approval
PROJECT TYPE: IPD-T
PROJECT LOCATION: Ala Moana Neighborhood at 710 Sheridan Street
DATE APPLICATION ACCEPTED: 7/5/2016
APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING: Closed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A mixed-use development including 130 market-rate residential units, 33 affordable residential rental units, and 10,000 square feet of commercial space. The project will allow heights up to 250 and density up to a 5.0 floor area ratio.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:
Hawaii City Plaza IPD-T Application– April 2016
Hawaii City Plaza IPD-T Application Appendices– April 2016
Resolution 17-305 and DPP Director’s Report D-714 Hawaii City Plaza Special District Application– April 2016 Hawaii City Plaza Special District Application Appendices– April 2016
MANAOLANA PLACE
APPLICATION ACCEPTED
AGENCY REVIEW
DIRECTOR REVIEW
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
RECEIVED APPROVAL
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
CURRENT STATUS: Received Approval
PROJECT TYPE: IPD-T
PROJECT LOCATION: Ala Moana Neighborhood at 1685, 1687, 1689, 1691, and 1695 Kapiolani Blvd, 508 and 512 Atkinson Drive, and 1674 and 1676 Kona Street
DATE APPLICATION ACCEPTED: 4/5/2016
APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING: Closed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A mixed-use development including 125 hotel units, 109 residential units, 12,300 square feet of commercial space, and 4,900 square feet of public plaza space. The project will allow heights up to 400 feet and density up to a 10.0 floor area ratio.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:
Manaolana Place IPD-T Application– April 2016
Manaolana Place IPD-T Application Appendices– April 2016
Resolution 16-172 and DPP Director’s Report D-477 Manaolana Place Special District Application Director’s Report– May 2017
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What are the project types?
A: The Interim Planned Development-Transit, or IPD-T, permit allows for flexibility from following certain provisions of the Land Use Ordinance (LUO) before the TOD Special District is in place for a rail station area. Once in place, projects can utilize the Planned Development-Transit, or PD-T, permit for similar flexibility. Otherwise, either a TOD Special District Major or Minor permit may be required per LUO Table 21-9.8. See the Permits, Application Instructions, and Related Material page for further information.
Q: What is the difference between Director Review and City Council Review status?
A: The Director Review status bar is used for projects the DPP Director can approve, which includes the TOD Special District Major and Minor permits. The larger-scale projects, including the IPD-T, PD-T, and 201H permits, must be approved by the City Council.
Q: How do I contact the DPP?
A: You may write to the Department of Planning and Permitting at 650 South King Street, 7th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813; call (808) 768-8012; email tod@honolulu.gov; or click the “Tell Us What You Think” link.
Q: How often is this page updated with the most current project information?
A: Project information is added when a new project has been accepted by the DPP or the developer submits revised material. Project listings are archived once construction has been completed. Please refer to the date at the bottom corner of this page for the last update.
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