Master Plan

Kamehameha Schools’ vision for Our Kaka‘ako is to create a progressive 21st century living community that will act as a catalyst for innovation and nurture the evolution of a vibrant urban island culture within a beautiful, healthy, and sustainable neighborhood.

Walk the streets of Our Kaka‘ako on any given day, and you’ll feel the creative energy and see why this is such a popular place to live, work, play, and visit. As a growing community, this is also a major site for continued redevelopment under Kamehameha Schools’ Kaiāulu ʻo Kaka‘ako Master Plan (KKMP).

The Our Kaka‘ako Master Plan, approved in 2009 by the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (HCDA), encompasses 29 acres on nine city blocks of Kamehameha Schools land in Kaka‘ako. Increment I of the master plan, which includes four blocks (A, B, E, F), has been completed, and Kamehameha Schools and its development partners are in the planning stages for the remaining five blocks (C, D, G, H, I) under Increment II.

Kaiāulu ʻo Kaka‘ako Master Plan

Kamehameha Schools’ Kaiāulu ʻō Kaka‘ako Master Plan (KKMP) calls for the development of a mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhood featuring a range of housing options for owners and renters – from low-rise residences to high-rise towers – inviting green spaces, walking paths, and unique retail and dining experiences. Increment I of this urban community in Honolulu has provided a successful start to fulfill Kamehameha Schools’ vision for Our Kaka‘ako.

Upcoming Development Projects in Increment II

Under Increment II, Our Kaka‘ako will gain additional affordable, workforce and market-priced housing, retail areas, open spaces, broad sidewalks and public art. Our Kakaʻako is providing a brighter future for Hawaiʻi by creating new places for people to live and work.

As with Increment I, Kamehameha Schools will partner with developers on residential rental projects and commercial spaces. With respect to for-sale condominium projects, development companies purchase Kamehameha Schools land, build projects, and offer individual units for sale to residential buyers.

Increment II Projects with Guest Developers

Block C: Kahuina

Kahuina, meaning “the crossroads and intersections,” will be a mixed-use project developed by Stanford Carr Development LLC in the master-planned neighborhood of Our Kaka‘ako. It will include 861 residential units — with 60% of the units designated as workforce and affordable housing — as well as 35,000 square feet of commercial space to help support our local economy and expand the dining and shopping options in Our Kaka‘ako.

Find out more in our Kahuina news release.

Block D: Waiakoa

The name Waiakoa refers to the life-giving waters that once sustained Hawaiian warriors, helping them protect and care for their communities. Koa Partners and Castle & Cooke Hawai‘i will develop this project, which will feature two residential structures with approximately 1,032 homes, including 60 percent being affordable housing. Waiakoa’s contemplated uses include open community green spaces, a central plaza and approximately 68,000 square feet of commercial space to expand retail, grocery and dining options in the community.

Find out more in our Waiakoa news release.

Block G: Kaliʻu

Kaliʻu, a mixed-use residential tower by ProsPac Holdings, draws its name from the Hawaiian word meaning “well-seasoned,” honoring the area’s cultural legacy as a historic saltworks hub. Located on the front row of Ala Moana, this one-of-a-kind residence commands an exceptional location with views of Diamond Head, the ocean, the mountains and the evolving Our Kakaʻako neighborhood. Kali‘u will offer 285 one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences and 34,616 square feet of commercial space, thoughtfully integrating an all-encompassing wellness vision that supports daily balance, restoration, and elevated living, while blending sustainability with Kakaʻako’s rich history. Construction is scheduled for completion in early to mid 2029. Schedule a tour of the Kaliʻu showroom at kaliualamoana.com.

Find out more in our Kaliʻu news release.

Block I: Ālia

Ālia, which is currently being built by The Kobayashi Group, represents Hawaiʻi’s most sustainable new residential tower featuring exceptional energy efficiency and Hawaiʻi’s first greywater treatment and reuse system projected to save 8.8 million gallons of potable water a year. Designed with innovation and place-based solutions, Ālia will feature 417 market-priced homes, 40 reserve housing units and 3,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space for a pedestrian-friendly experience. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027. Explore floor plans and planned amenities at alia888alamoana.com.

Find out more in our Ālia news release.

Block H

Kamehameha Schools is currently engaging prospective guest developers for Block H, the final remaining block of Increment II. Once a guest developer has been selected, an announcement will be shared.

Completed Increment I Development Projects

Blocks A, B, E and F under Increment I are fully developed. A total of 1,336 residential units have been built, of which 456 (34%) are workforce and affordable housing units. Increment I also features 184,000+ sq. ft. of commercial space and 50,000+ sq. ft. of open space.

Block A: Keauhou Place, Keauhou Lane
Block B: 400 Keawe, The Flats at Pu‘unui
Block E: The Collection
Block F: SALT, 680 Ala Moana

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question 1: What is the current status of Kamehameha Schools’ Kaiāulu ʻo Kakaʻako Master Plan?

Answer 1: Kamehameha Schools received an additional 10 years to complete the redevelopment of the remaining five mauka blocks of the Our Kaka‘ako master-planned community. The Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (HCDA) board voted unanimously on June 2, 2021 to extend The Kaiāulu ‘o Kaka‘ako Master Plan (KKMP) entitlements, which were set to expire in 2024. The KKMP entitlements will now expire in 2034.

The additional time is necessary for Kamehameha Schools to attract guest developers to help us complete the vision for Our Kaka‘ako. This is important considering the long timelines (generally four to five or more years) associated with bringing a project from concept to fruition. The additional time will provide the necessary certainty to our guest developers that the entitlements will not change as they look to invest the large amounts of capital to move forward with these projects. Given the challenges of these uncertain times, projects like these will create numerous job opportunities and help Hawaiʻi’s economy recover.

Question 2: When do you anticipate that Increment II of the Kaiāʻulu ʻo Kakaʻako Master Plan will begin?

Answer 2: The first block that started development in Increment II of the Kaiāʻulu ʻo Kakaʻako Master Plan is Block I, Ālia, the mixed-use project by the Kobayashi Group which broke ground in July 2024.

Question 3: When do you anticipate the first residential projects being completed, and on which blocks?

Answer 3: The first residential projects anticipated to be completed in Increment II of the Kaiāʻulu ʻo Kakaʻako Master Plan are:

Block I, Ālia, the mixed-use project by the Kobayashi Group, which broke ground in 2024. The development will include 417 market price units and 40 reserve housing units.
Block C, Kahuina, the mixed-use project by Stanford Carr Development, which is anticipated to break ground in 2025. It is projected to include 861 residential units — with 60% of the units designated as workforce and affordable housing and 42,000 square feet of commercial space.
Block G, Kaliʻu, the mixed-use project by ProsPac, which is anticipated to break ground in 2025. It will include 294 market-priced homes and 42,000 square feet of commercial space.
Block D, Waiakoa, the mixed-use project by Koa Partners and Castle & Cooke Hawai‘i, which is anticipated to break ground in 2026. It will include approximately 1,032 homes with 60 percent being affordable housing.

Kamehameha Schools is currently engaging prospective guest developers for Block H, the final remaining block of Increment II. Once a guest developer has been selected, an announcement will be shared.

Question 4: How will adequate neighborhood parking be addressed?

Answer 4: Our Kaka‘ako is a unique walkable community and encourages the use of multimodal types of transportation. Projects will be required to provide sufficient parking that meets or exceeds HCDA requirements. We understand the additional need for parking and will be working to further develop our district-wide parking program with guest developers. District-wide parking allows individuals to park at one property while visiting shops, restaurants, and commercial spaces at other blocks within Our Kakaʻako. The combination of residential parking and the public district parking is expected to fulfill the demands for individual projects’ residential unit mix, as well as the parking requirements for the ground floor commercial spaces.

Question 5: What are anticipated price ranges for the affordable, workforce and market-priced units?

Answer 5: Pricing of the units are determined by our guest developers and not Kamehameha Schools. Kamehameha Schools’ guest developers will manage the pricing and sales of the residential units within the KKMP. Our goal is to create a diverse community with homes for all income levels. Over 30% of the homes in Increment I are above the State’s minimum affordability target of 20%, and we anticipate continuing to meet or exceeding this target in Increment II. Kamehameha Schools is anticipating that at least 2 of the remaining 5 blocks in Our Kakaʻako will be developed with affordable and/or workforce housing.

Question 6: Can the existing sewer infrastructure in Kaka'ako support this additional development?

Answer 6: Based on Kamehameha Schools’ discussions with the City, the sewer infrastructure already in place is able to support the full build-out of the remaining blocks as per the KKMP. The sewer system was upgraded some time ago in anticipation of the redevelopment of the neighborhood and Kamehameha Schools contributed several millions of dollars to these area upgrades. Prior to development of each of the blocks within the master plan area, our guest developers will need to reconfirm the availability of sufficient sewer capacity prior to commencement of construction.