03-02-2010, 03:45 PM
First, some comments, then back to the topic:
As for population projections based on number of lots, it should be recognized that several people own more than one lot. While that will reduce the population projection derived from the basic calculation, there is still potential for a very large population growth.
What impact will leaner economic times on Continental USA have on this population growth? If we look around now, do we see people moving to Puna because the economy on ConUSA is good or because it is bad?
As Rob does, it is an honest assessment to say that planning for Puna has amounted to “drive to Hilo”. From my viewpoint, that is not a good plan.
As J proposes, it is also good to ask questions about assumptions about important matters such as energy prices and employment conditions. Notably, these have not been included in past planning. Like Rob said, PCDP is the best that’s been done, even with the absence of these questions.
Bob,
Any plan must not be seen as static, but rather a dynamic activity.
J,
You said, “Doing nothing can be a very fine investment strategy. One of the best really, and how fortunes are made. Hawaii has a chance to get a piece of that action if we clear our minds and look solidly at the future.”
It would be my view that looking at the future IS a key part of planning.
Could you please cite one or two examples where doing nothing has proven to be a good investment strategy? Note: making a conscious decision to wait to do something is not the same as doing nothing.
Now, back on topic: What are the problems? (Then we’ll have to start there to find solutions).
According to posts so far, the problem could be: no planning, too much planning, wrong kind of planning, wrong people doing the planning, or not following the plan.
Looks like we’ve got some work to do here yet.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
As for population projections based on number of lots, it should be recognized that several people own more than one lot. While that will reduce the population projection derived from the basic calculation, there is still potential for a very large population growth.
What impact will leaner economic times on Continental USA have on this population growth? If we look around now, do we see people moving to Puna because the economy on ConUSA is good or because it is bad?
As Rob does, it is an honest assessment to say that planning for Puna has amounted to “drive to Hilo”. From my viewpoint, that is not a good plan.
As J proposes, it is also good to ask questions about assumptions about important matters such as energy prices and employment conditions. Notably, these have not been included in past planning. Like Rob said, PCDP is the best that’s been done, even with the absence of these questions.
Bob,
Any plan must not be seen as static, but rather a dynamic activity.
J,
You said, “Doing nothing can be a very fine investment strategy. One of the best really, and how fortunes are made. Hawaii has a chance to get a piece of that action if we clear our minds and look solidly at the future.”
It would be my view that looking at the future IS a key part of planning.
Could you please cite one or two examples where doing nothing has proven to be a good investment strategy? Note: making a conscious decision to wait to do something is not the same as doing nothing.
Now, back on topic: What are the problems? (Then we’ll have to start there to find solutions).
According to posts so far, the problem could be: no planning, too much planning, wrong kind of planning, wrong people doing the planning, or not following the plan.
Looks like we’ve got some work to do here yet.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park