No 11 Ala Moana Kaka'ako Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting August 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No 11 Ala Moana Kaka'ako Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on August 26, 2026. The meeting focused extensively on community safety, homelessness, and neighborhood improvement initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation by the Leua Alla Foundation and Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center on the AIDS Memorial and community site project at Kakaako Waterfront Park, which is a public-private partnership funded by private foundations and supported by the city. The board moved to support this memorial project, which will next seek city council approval for a gift resolution. Another significant procurement-related topic was the detailed overview of the Waikiki Business Improvement District (BID) by its CEO, Trevor Abrau, highlighting its funding model through commercial property assessments generating $4.5 to $5 million annually, which is reinvested into community safety, cleanliness, and homelessness outreach programs. The board discussed the potential for establishing a similar improvement association in the Ala Moana area to address local homelessness and crime issues, including funding mechanisms and accountability. Additionally, city officials provided updates on capital improvement projects such as crosswalk repainting, traffic signal modifications, and upcoming construction related to the Honolulu rail project. The meeting also included reports from various elected officials and agencies on disaster preparedness, infrastructure maintenance, and community resources. Overall, the meeting emphasized collaborative efforts between community groups, government agencies, and private entities to improve neighborhood safety, infrastructure, and public spaces.