A few weeks ago the state Land Use Commission LUC met at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center to discuss the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for Olowalu Town, a massive development project pushed by Bill Frampton and Dave Ward. The project is billed as a “complete community”–containing its own housing, public infrastructure, recreation, commercial development and open … [Read more...] about Save Olowalu! 25 reasons why the proposed Olowalu Town is a bad idea
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Hyatt Regency Maui Earns Green Certification
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa recently earned LEED Silver EBOM (Existing Building Operations and Maintenance) status, which was awarded for its commitment to environmental sustainability. The Kaanapali resort is the first building in the state to be granted the LEED-EBOM certification. “We are so pleased to have been awarded the LEED Silver EBOM status in recognition … [Read more...] about Hyatt Regency Maui Earns Green Certification
This Thursday, Aug. 28: Pau Hana On Greening Maui’s Commercial Buildings
Opportunities to make commercial buildings more environmentally friendly will be the focus of an Aug. 28 pau hana at the University of Hawaii Maui College. The event, hosted by UHMC's Sustainable Living Institute, will feature Green Building Hawaii's John Bendon and Alex de Roode, who are recognized throughout the state as consultants for Leadership in Energy and Environmental … [Read more...] about This Thursday, Aug. 28: Pau Hana On Greening Maui’s Commercial Buildings