03-04-2010, 06:26 PM
Just finished a conversation with Graham. Interesting, rather than going for a modified SUP, they're going to apply as a Village Center, as allowed by the Puna Development Plan. SPACE will be the first such facility. A commercial kitchen, industrial arts center, things that would normally be in a village, if villages weren't cul-de-sacs miles away from shopping centers.
This is great. Part of the requirement to be a Village Center is community buy-in, which is a large part of what Saturday's meeting is going to be about.
Come to the meeting! The moderator is going to be Diane Gentry. Utmost effort is going to be made to make both opposition and supporters feel welcome. This isn't us vs. them. It's economic life vs. drive to Hilo.
This is great. Part of the requirement to be a Village Center is community buy-in, which is a large part of what Saturday's meeting is going to be about.
Come to the meeting! The moderator is going to be Diane Gentry. Utmost effort is going to be made to make both opposition and supporters feel welcome. This isn't us vs. them. It's economic life vs. drive to Hilo.