Update On The Proposed Downtown Kihei Project Makai Of The Existing Pi'ilani Village Shopping Center

Developer Plans Downtown Kihei Article From: The Maui Weekly Article By:Tom Blackburn-Rodriguez Imagine South Maui developers getting applause at a community meeting when they proposed a 150-room hotel, a  state-of-the-art HD movie theater, restaurants, retail shops and a pedestrian plaza. In what may have been a unique moment in the history of development in Kihei, that is exactly what happened at the conclusion of a presentation at a Kihei Community Association (KCA) meeting by Jay E. Krigsman, executive vice president  of Krausz Companies Inc., after he provided an update on the company’s proposed Downtown Kihei project makai of  the existing Pi’ilani Village Shopping Center, which is also owned by Krausz. He said the goal of the company was to “Create a fun and exciting place to work, shop and play.” The Downtown Kihei project will be located on both side of Pi’ikea Street, bordered by South Kihei Road and Lipoa Drive. The anchors for Downtown Kihei will include a “Cinetopia” movie theater, where all screens will be digital with living room  La-Z-Boy-style theater seating, a sit-down restaurant, wine bar, live music, local musicians and local art displays. In addition, the project is planned to incorporate a hotel that will serve both locals and the businessperson who may be  in town for a few days. Because the hotel is incorporated into the Downtown Kihei design, hotel guests will be able to walk  to the shops, theater and restaurants. When it comes to traffic and streets, Krigsman said that Downtown Kihei will consist of a series of streets and a plaza to  create a place where one can spend family time. The design offers wide sidewalks, seating areas, a stage and a few vertical  streets not necessary for traffic flow, which can be closed off for farmers’ markets, health fairs and other community functions. Parking is primarily in the back of the buildings in shaded areas not visible or prominent from the street. The goal, said Krigsman, is “to create streets where people can walk.” Following Krigsman’s presentation, KCA President Jon Miller moderated and participated in a panel with the developer and  South Maui County Councilmember Don Couch. Couch reported that he supports legislation that would give the Urban Design Review Board (UDRB) expanded authority in  reviewing development projects, including Special Management Area (SMA) permits. Currently, the requirement for an SMA permit for development makai of Pi’ilani Highway gives groups like the KCA more  opportunity to weigh in, because projects are proposed in the SMA area. The same clout does not apply for projects mauka of the highway, unless zoning changes are requested. Couch would  end that distinction and require all projects to receive UDRB approval. Miller agreed, saying, “The issue now is there is very little protection above the SMA project area.” When questioned about opportunities for locally owned businesses to locate shops in Downtown Kihei, Krigsman said  that costs for the project continue to grow as delays in the permit and approval process drag on. “The intent is to have an eclectic mix of national and local stores,” he said. “The county is making it so expensive to turn a  shovel of dirt, that we have to reflect it in the rent.” With a solid audience turnout, the KCA moved briskly to provide an opportunity for state Rep. George Fontaine to present  an overview of activities he has been involved with since the last month’s meeting. These included a meeting with Ed Reinhart, president of Maui Electric Company (MECO), to advocate for an alternate plan  for the utility’s proposed 70-foot metal poles along the mauka side of Pi’ilani Highway from the new power substation near  the intersection of Ke Ali’i Alanui Road. Fontaine reported that MECO is now reconsidering that plan and will hold a community meeting in Kihei in the near future to  discuss potential alternatives. At this last meeting of the year held on the Lipoa Street campus of the Kihei Charter School, the KCA also unanimously elected  its new board of directors for 2012. Those elected were Andrew Beerer, Steve Cordova, Michael Di Bella, Daniel Kanehele, Jon  Miller, Mike Moran, Bob Richardson, Patricia Stillwell, Greg Straton and Jorge Tioga. For more information about future KCA meetings and activities, visit gokihei.org.

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Another Great Reason To Be On Maui In January~Watch The PGA Live At The Kapalua Plantation Course

Hyundai Golf: Charities Benefit From New Ticket Structure By Wendy Osher Article From: Mauinow.com The Hyundai Tournament of Champions revises its ticketing policy for 2012, and will be charging for adult entry this year,  with charity in mind. The event launches a new program in the coming weeks called Golf for Maui Charities. Under the program, 501-c3  non-profit organizations can promote the sale of tickets, with 100% of net proceeds going back to their charity. “The new ticket structure for 2012 allows the Hyundai Tournament of Champions to have significant impact on the  local economy and our charitable partners,” said Tournament Director Nancy Cross. “We are excited about the upcoming launch of our Golf for Maui Charities program. We hope charities will get involved  with this fantastic opportunity in a time when fundraising has become more difficult than ever,” said Cross. All 501-c3 organizations interested in being a part of Golf for Maui Charities, should contact the Hyundai Tournament  of Champions tournament office at (808) 665-9160 or toll-free at (888) 665-9160 for more information. In 2011, event organizers offered free admission in addition to a host of other complimentary activities. When the event returns in January of 2012, the free entry will be reserved for those 18 and under who are accompanied by a ticket-paying adult, as well as military (active duty, retired and reserve) personnel and their dependents. There will be an opportunity for all spectators to gain free entry on one day only, Thursday, January 5, 2012 for the  Pro-Am Round. The four rounds of professional competition run from Friday, January 6, through Monday, January 9 at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort, marking the official start of the PGA TOUR’s 2012 FedExCup season. In advance of this new program, general admission tickets for competition rounds on Jan. 6-9 are on sale now at  www.pgatour.com/Hyundai. Advance prices for single any-day tickets are $15 plus applicable fees with weeklong  grounds tickets selling for $40 plus applicable fees. ***For Military: Military tickets can be downloaded free of charge by visiting www.birdiesforthebrave.com and clicking on the Ticketing link. All military and their dependents will need to show their valid military ID along with their  downloaded ticket in order to gain complimentary admission.

Maui Memorial Medical Center Awarded Grant To Support Launching Of The New 24/7 Heart Brain & Vascular Center

Maui Memorial receives $50,000 grant

Article From: MauiWeekly

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to the Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC) Foundation to support MMMC’s new Heart Brain & Vascular Center.
With the launching of MMMC’s “24/7” Heart Brain & Vascular Center, the stress, anxiety and travel costs for countless Maui patients have been eliminated, as Maui residents no longer need to travel to O‘ahu for procedures such as angioplasty or open heart surgery. In addition, patients’ families no longer have to take time off from work, find child care or make other arrangements in order to travel with and care for their sick family member. But most of all, providing these critical services here on Maui saves lives.

“First Hawaiian Bank appreciates the opportunity to partner with Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation to support this fundraising campaign to dramatically improve and expand healthcare services for Maui,” said FHB Foundation President Sharon Shiroma Brown.

The MMMC Foundation recently embarked on a $2 million “SEED” Campaign to support “space, equipment, education, and delivery” of improved healthcare services for Maui. The campaign will focus on providing additional space for the new cardiovascular team, continuing education for clinical staff to improve quality and delivery of healthcare, and new state-of-the-art equipment, which will allow Maui residents to receive the best possible treatments.

Interesting Opportunity For Maui Meadows Volunteers

Smart Grid Project Recruiting 200 Maui Meadows Volunteers By Wendy Osher Article From: www.Mauinow.com The Maui Smart Grid Project will demonstrate and evaluate new technologies that will help residents better  manage and reduce energy consumption during periods of high demand. It will also assist Maui Electric  Company (MECO) operate the electricity grid more efficiently. Volunteers are being sought from the Maui Meadows neighborhood in South Kihei to participate in a pilot project to help Hawaii reduce its dependence on  imported oil. The Maui Smart Grid Project is recruiting up to 200 volunteers for the program with all project  technologies to be provided and installed at no cost to participants. The technologies that will be evaluated by the Maui Smart Grid Project are designed to give customers more  control over their energy use, increase energy efficiency and allow for greater integration of clean energy  resources. The project is also designed to reduce Hawai’i’s dependence on imported oil, which the state relies  upon for about 90% of its energy needs. “Maui is the perfect location for this kind of smart grid research.  Approximately 26% of the energy on its relatively small electrical grid comes from renewable resources,” said  Dr. James Griffin, project director for the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute at the University of Hawai’i, one of  the project’s lead organizations. Under the program, participants will have a smart meter installed in their home as well as access to a  personalized, secure website displaying information on energy use measured by the new meter. Participants will also have the opportunity to try additional smart grid technologies in their home, such as an  in-home energy use display and a smart thermostat. The technologies will provide project participants with  more information on, and control over, how and when they use energy. In addition to the home-based  equipment, Maui Electric Company (MECO) will assist in the monitoring and management of the delivery of  electricity to customers. “Improving each island’s electricity grid through new smart grid technologies is a key element of Hawaii’s  landmark clean energy goals,” Griffin said. “Through the experiences of Maui residents in this project, we  will learn valuable lessons about the best ways to modernize Hawaii’s electricity system.” MECO President Ed Reinhardt said initiatives like the Maui Smart Grid Project are vital to successfully balancing  service reliability and as-available sources of power like solar and wind. “The success of the Maui Smart Grid Project will give our customers greater control of energy use in the home  and help MECO manage demand during peak usage times, reduce outages, and enable quicker restoration of  power,” said Reinhardt. Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa said the first step in reducing energy use is to understand how our choices affect  energy use. “Volunteers in this project will see how much electricity is used when they turn on their computer,  television, or lights. The Smart Grid project has great potential,” said Arakawa. The project team will host a community meeting in the next couple of months to provide further details on t he project and answer questions from community members. To learn more about the Maui Smart Grid Project and to sign up, visit: www.mauismartgrid.com or call  808-270-6803. The US Department of Energy is funding the Smart Grid initiative as part of a nationwide set of  demonstration projects. In addition to HNEI and MECO, other project partners include the Hawaiian Electric  Company (HECO), Silver Spring Networks, GE Energy, County of Maui, Maui Economic Development Board  (MEDB), Sustainable Living Institute of Maui at the University of Hawaii-Maui College, HNU Energy, and SRA  International. *** Supporting information courtesy, Maui Electric Company.

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