|
2011 Awards Program
The APA Hawai`i Chapter is pleased to announce the results of the 2011 awards program.
| Award |
Project |
Jury Comments |
| Outstanding Planning Recognizes a project, process, or program that exemplifies excellence in planning. |
Kamakana Villages at Keahuolu Client: Forest City Hawaii Kona, LLC; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Nominee: Group 70 International |
The jury noted this plan was a very comprehensive
effort in citizen participation and development of all of the essential project elements necessary for master planning a functional community. The compact,
mixed-use design incorporates sustainability throughout the transit oriented design and pedestrian-friendly features. The project is designed to meet LEED-ND
criteria. The use of planning workshops to involve key stakeholders with in-progress sessions with the public proved to be very effective. The project
exemplifies sustainable development concepts for possible emulation by other neighborhood focused projects. The collaboration exhibited between the developer
(Forest City) and HHFDC serves as an excellent example for how private-public partnerships can benefit the community. |
| Best Practices in Sustainability This award recognizes innovative plans, programs, tools, or related efforts that demonstrate advancement in planners’ efforts to address the serious consequences of development and everyday living on the environment. |
Wailani Streetscape and Green Infrastructure Client: Grove Farm Company Nominee: PBR Hawaii; Kodani & Associates |
The jury noted that this project took advantage of the
opportunity to develop modified design standards specific to this project. The concepts and standards proposed address urban development while maintaining the rural character
by keeping energy conservation, pedestrian friendliness, appearance and function at the forefront. The jury also noted that the project reduces potable water use for
irrigation and the amount of storm water runoff with bioswales and underground catchment chambers. The project also went through an extensive community and public input
process as part of the land use entitlement reviews. Other sustainable features include reduced utility requirements and reduced impacts to natural resources. Pedestrian
and bike-friendly features will encourage mobility and independence for all age groups. |
| Environment/Preservation Recognizes planning work done to nurture, perpetuate, or enhance the environment or the preservation of an area’s historic, and/or cultural resources. |
Royal Footsteps Along The Kona Coast Corridor Management Plan Client: Kailua Village Business Improvement District, Inc. Nominee: Ho`okuleana LLC |
The jury noted that this Corridor Management Plan presents a
highly appropriate and effective way to address the many sensitive stakeholder issues relating to preserving and managing the scenic, historic and cultural resources along
the seven mile stretch of Ali`i Drive. Also noteworthy was the extensive collaboration between stakeholders (residents, businesses and government) that led to consensus
building and overall buy-in on the project. The report is very well written and illustrated with maps, photos (both ground and aerial) that provide a strong sense of the
historic/cultural value of the location and emphasizes the scenic values of the byway. The report provided a very comprehensive cultural and visual context. It included
several components of supporting processes such as meetings and technical analysis such as traffic and safety hazard analysis as appendices. |
| Environment/Preservation Recognizes planning work done to nurture, perpetuate, or enhance the environment or the preservation of an area’s historic, and/or cultural resources. |
Lawai Kai Special Subzone Master Plan and Management Plan Client: National Tropical Botanical Garden Nominee: National Tropical Botanical Garden |
The jury noted that although the focus of this project was
the Lawai Bay, its overall approach was to develop a holistic and community-based process to balance resource preservation and public enjoyment of the many natural and
cultural resources located in the Lawai ahupuaa. Given that public access to Lawai Bay by land is already limited and the area is becoming more and more developed, it and
NTBG’s Allerton Garden are being increasingly threatened with over-usage. This plan spells out what should be a highly effective tool—a Conservation District Special
Subzone—for managing the use of critical environmental and natural resources while providing for an appropriate level of public access. The process of involving some 23
diverse stakeholders over three years in the preparation of this plan also represented an exemplary effort at establishing a level of community buy-in that will be key to
its effective implementation. |
| Community Based Planning Recognizes a citizen-based and initiated planning effort that establishes and enhances a sense of awareness of a community’s character, values, and aspirations. |
Hilo Bayfront Trails Master Plan Client: County of Hawaii Department of Research adn Development Nominee: HHF Planners |
The jury noted that implementation of a network of bicycle
and pedestrian trails is important to Hilo citizens and other Big Island residents. Addressing the many issues and needs of a bay front trail system requires an immense
amount of input from a multitude of diverse stakeholders. This report could serve as a model for others to emulate in terms of local citizen and other stakeholder
involvement. The plan contained effective use of photographs and sketches in the report to capture the workshop results. The plan included three public meetings over a
one-year period with input from participants compiled, submitted to the advisory committee and presented in the report. The effort considered other existing plans such as
the Hawaii Long Range Land Transportation Plan and the Beach Park Master Plans. The plan also provides for future recreational destinations beyond the immediate project
boundary and is consistent with Federal, State and County development requirements. |
2010 Awards Program
The APA Hawai`i Chapter is pleased to announce the results of the 2010 awards program.
| Award |
Project |
Jury Comments |
| Outstanding Planning Recognizes a project, process, or program that exemplifies excellence in planning. |
Kailua Park Master Plan Client: County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation Nominee: Kimura International |
The jury found this plan an excellent
example of solid planning principles and processes which resulted in an outstanding plan with a strong sense of ownership by the Kona
community. The meaningful involvement of stakeholders was extensive and broad-based. The jury noted the creative use of existing features
such as the runway to be innovative and resourceful. The plan was assembled in an easy to use, easy to understand way to ensure broad
support. This plan is a great example of outstanding planning. |
| Outstanding Planning Recognizes a project, process, or program that exemplifies excellence in planning. |
Lihue Town Core Urban Design Plan Client: County of Kauai Planning Department Nominee: PBR Hawaii |
The jury found this a very comprehensive and detailed set of design
requirements and guidelines for the central core of Lihue town. The plan seeks to make the area pedestrian and bicycle friendly through a series of interconnected
walkways and bike paths, shared interior parking lots, minimal building setbacks from adjacent streets, and attractive and appropriate landscaping. It was noted
the plan was adopted by ordinance, which is indicative of the plan’s support at the County Council level. The document, which incorporates Lihue’s history, was
well organized with excellent graphics to illustrate the requirements and guidelines. |
| Best Practices in Sustainability This award recognizes innovative plans, programs, tools, or related efforts that demonstrate advancement in planners’ efforts to address the serious consequences of development and everyday living on the environment. |
Kaupuni Village Client: Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Nominee: Group 70 International |
The jury found the plan to be an outstanding example of integrating a
wide variety of sustainable concepts and programs into an 18-unit neighborhood designed to meet LEED Platinum specifications. The plan contains many sustainable
features contributing to the energy efficiency of the homes, including net-zero energy use, water conservation, “green” features and fixtures, onsite agriculture
and aquaculture plots, social interaction and support measures, and recycling. It was noted that HECO and DHHL have committed to a formal partnership to work
together on new energy efficiency programs for the project. It also contains metrics which can be monitored. Careful monitoring and assessment make it possible
to derive lessons for future projects. |
| Environment/Preservation Recognizes planning work done to nurture, perpetuate, or enhance the environment or the preservation of an area’s historic, and/or cultural resources. |
Aina Mauna Legacy Program Client: Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Nominee: Ho`okuleana LLC |
The jury found this plan to be an extremely ambitious effort with concrete
implementation objectives to achieve the overall vision. It contained detailed recommendations for massive reforestation of lands, the development of a
self-contained socially, economically and environmentally sustainable rural community for DHHL residents, and the protection and preservation of culturally
and naturally significant areas and sites. The endorsements by many were a testament to the quality of the plan. |
| Community Based Planning Recognizes a citizen-based and initiated planning effort that establishes and enhances a sense of awareness of a community’s character, values, and aspirations. |
Anahola Town Center Plan Client: Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Nominee: PBR Hawaii |
The jury found the intensive efforts to engage the community throughout the entire process impressive
and well-done. The result of these community based planning efforts for the Anahola Town Center interested and excited community members, solidifying their sense
of ownership of the plan. Many of their ideas were incorporated and formed the basis of the plan. These processes brought together what otherwise could have
been fractionalized groups to support the plan and aid in its adoption by DHHL. |
|
