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Lahaina Royal Complex Master Plan

The County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources is currently working with Group 70 International, Inc. (G70) to develop the Lahaina Royal Complex Master Plan. The project scope includes hydrology and water policy; wildfire resiliency and risk planning; biological and ecological assessment; cultural landscape architecture; community engagement protocol; transportation circulation planning; topographical survey; cultural and archaeological studies; soils and geotechnical studies; and boundary mapping.

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County of Maui Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

“I think there are opportunities to align economic interests with several other projects by enabling private investment, agricultural development, small business development and perhaps other factors to enhance economic opportunities in and around Lahaina.”

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Purpose

Economic innovation and development will provide prioritized and targeted funding and training for tech and manufacturing businesses, as well as priority infrastructure, workforce and economic development projects. The creation of an implementation fund to support the needs of these clusters will support Maui’s economic vitality and resilience while helping to address Maui’s post-disaster economic needs.

Project Description

This project includes four State recovery projects:

‍Maui Comprehensive Economic Development Implementation Fund Provide targeted funding to priority infrastructure, workforce and economic development projects identified by the forthcoming Maui Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) implementation plan.
Prioritizing Maui Business for Innovate Hawaiʻi Tech and Innovation Grants Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) prioritized Maui tech and manufacturing business with grant assistance when applying for competitive grant program administered by Innovate Hawaiʻi. This is a competitive grant focusing on economic impacts for the State.‍
Small Business Training for Tech and Manufacturing
HTDC prioritized Maui tech and manufacturing business with grant assistance when applying for competitive grant program administered by Innovate Hawaiʻi. This is a competitive grant focusing on economic impacts for the State.‍
Ecommerce Training Program
HTDC prioritizes helping impacted tech and manufacturing business with digital business ecommerce training and implementation. Program resources have been allotted for Maui companies if they need assistance.

Interdependencies and Roadblocks

The CEDS was completed in 2023 prior to the Maui Wildfires by the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). In the aftermath of the Maui Wildfires, MEDB in conjunction with the County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED) is developing a CEDS implementation plan to identify actionable projects and programs in a post-wildfire economic environment.

Next Steps

The Economic Revitalization Program provides CDBG-DR funding to expand economic opportunities for individuals and businesses impacted by the August 2023 Wildfires. The program focuses on job training and placement, job retention, and business recovery.

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Total allocation amount: $15M

Anticipated Launch: July 2026

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Cost Estimate:

Maui Comprehensive Economic Development Implementation Fund: $50 million

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County of Maui Office of Recovery

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TBD

Project Partners:

Maui Economic Recovery Commission

Alignment with West Maui Community Plan (WMCP)

Goal 2.4 Economic opportunity through innovation and collaboration

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“I think there are opportunities to align economic interests with several other projects by enabling private investment, agricultural development, small business development and perhaps other factors to enhance economic opportunities in and around Lahaina.”

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Lahaina Royal Complex Master Plan

“I think there are opportunities to align economic interests with several other projects by enabling private investment, agricultural development, small business development and perhaps other factors to enhance economic opportunities in and around Lahaina.”

Purpose

Project Description

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Alignment with West Maui Community Plan (WMCP)

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Community Facilities

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Green Workforce Development

Healthcare Service Expansion

Homeowner Support Programs

Infrastructure Assessment and Improvement Studies

Inter-Island Ferry System

Lahaina Water Infrastructure Firefighting Capacity

Long-Term Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP)

Lahaina Water Infrastructure Resilience and Hardening

Preservation, Revitalization, and Reconstruction of Historic and Cultural Spaces

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