February 27, 2017

Form Based Code....We've Been Hearing that term a lot lately now that our County General Plan Update Departmental Draft, "Kaua`i Ka Kou," is moving forward.

"Demand for walkable neighborhoods is increasing ....People of all ages are recognizing the benefits of living in a place where they can walk to nearby shops, restaurants, recreation, and public transportation.... being walkable may be a major factor in your community staying economically competitive."

 Form Based Code differs from Conventional Zoning of the past where designated areas were set aside for Residential, Industrial, Commercial, etc. types of zoning. Form Based Code mixes uses a bit to allow for more centralized walkable streets which creates a better sense of neighborhoods and is becoming increasingly more popular especially in revitalizing town core areas that may have become forgotten with suburban sprawl.

Here on Kaua`i we see this new concept being applied  to renew the Lihu`e town core.  In conjunction with the recent "TIGER" Grant Award, which will allow for changes in infrastructure we see a new "Branding" of Rice Street with concentrated efforts by our Community, Planning Department, the Administration, and our own KBR Grant from the National Association of Realtors.  

"As population grows, the demand for space, efficiency, and lower environmental impacts will only increase. Those point toward this new form of development."

For a more indepth understanding of Smart Growth follow this link to the Realtor® Association's "On Common Ground"

and ....

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Planning Commission Meeting 

February 28, 2017

9:00 a.m. Līhu'e Civic Center, Moikeha Building Meeting Room 2A-2B 4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai, Hawai'i

Agenda

Public hearing continued for 

Kaua`i General Plan 

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The National Flood Insurance Program is one of the TOP TOPICS at our Hawai`i State Legislature this year as adjustments must be made to Hawai`i Law to comply with the Federal Guidelines.  

Mark your Calendar

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The Hawai`i Association  of Realtors®

Is currently tracking and submitting testimony on many issues including :

• TVR's
• Conveyance and GE Taxes
• National Flood Insurance Program compliance
•  Invasive Species
• Affordable Housing
• Landlord-Tenant
• Appraisal Management Companies

Rice Street Revitalization Survey

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 Questions or Comments Contact: 

Chad Deal (RB) Government Affairs Director

808.482.0338

chad@chaddeal.com