No 24 Wai'anae Coast Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting September 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Board No. 24 held a regular meeting on September 2, 2026, focusing heavily on community concerns, particularly opposition to a proposed luxury development project in the Makaha Valley area. Numerous community members expressed strong resistance to the development, citing issues such as gentrification, water resource strain, infrastructure inadequacy, cultural and environmental impacts, and lack of transparency in the permitting process. The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) reported that no formal applications for zoning changes or permits related to the development had been received yet, though exploratory inquiries had been made. The meeting also included reports from emergency services, police, military representatives, and environmental departments, but no contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were discussed. The community emphasized the need for greater oversight, accountability, and inclusion in planning processes to protect indigenous lands and resources.