While parts of the Lahaina recovert plan are welcome to Lahaina fire victims, particularly restoration of Malu ‘Ulu o Lele, Moku’ula and the Loko o Mokuhinia, the plan does not support fire victims need to rebuild as a first priority. Below is the short term plan proposed by Maui County showing their complete disregard for fire victims. Please send letters to the Mayor, the Governor, Maui County Council and the County Planning Commissioners letting them know that the Lahaina recovery plan needs to focused on the rapid rebuilding of our legal non-conforming homes and businesses first, or Lahaina residents, businesses, Maui residents and visitors will suffer the cultural, societal and economic consequences for many years to come.
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Maui County Planning Commissioners
Kimberly Thayer - Chairperson (Wailuku) 3/31/2026
Dale Thompson - Vice-Chairperson (Lahaina) 3/31/2025
Mel Hipolito, Jr (Makawao) 3/31/2025
Ashley Lindsey (Wailuku) 3/31/2026
Mark Deakos (Lahaina) 3/31/2027
Andrea Kealoha (Paia) 3/31/2028
Brian Ward (Wailea) 3/31/2029
Purpose
The wildfire destroyed most of the structures in the commercial and historic core of Lahaina. This plan provides an opportunity to restore Lahaina to meet community needs, incorporate climate resilience and sustainability and honor the cultural and historical significance of Lahaina. It will evaluate alternative development scenarios, including re-envisioning the future of Front Street, programming for public lands, developing transit-oriented communities, accessible design, repurposing the shoreline area in the pre-disaster commercial area, planning for resilience, and the long-term protection and enhancement of cultural resources.
Project Description
This project will be a comprehensive rebuild plan for Lahaina focusing on business centers, public lands, circulation and mobility, and Front Street. This plan will build upon the West Maui Community Plan, incorporating the National Historic Landmark District (NHLD) guidelines, the West Maui Community Corridor Plan and West Maui Greenway Plan. The proposed project will be more specific than previous plans, identifying areas for mixed-use development, parks, housing, transit hubs, and public facilities. It will be completed over multiple phases and may include subordinate plans, including visions for Front Street, public lands and parks. The project will require extensive community engagement, including direct coordination with landowners. Following the completion of the Rebuild Lahaina Plan, the County may initiate code changes and rezoning to implement the plan as necessary.
Interdependencies and Roadblocks
Other priority projects included in the LTRP may overlap with the Rebuild Lahaina Plan including:
National Historic Landmark District Update
Infrastructure Assessment and Improvements Studies
Building Resilience Incentives
Rebuild West Maui Senior Center
Street Connectivity and Extensions
Stormwater Resilience and Flood Risk Management
Wildfire Risk Reduction and Mitigation
Community Facilities
Harbor Restoration
West Maui Greenway
Water Source Development
Creation of a Cultural Corridor
Preservation, Revitalization and Reconstruction of Historic and Cultural Spaces
Next Steps
Develop a scope of work and request for proposal to obtain consultant assistance
Identify project team members
Secure funding for plan development, technical studies and community engagement
Define project boundary
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