11-15-2010, 09:29 AM
I agree and disagree with Glen. I think a commercial center in HPP would be prudent given the size and population, etc. However, young people especially need a place to safely play. The HUI has only a small basketball court. Young people especially need access to things and places that keep them busy in positive activities.
I feel a park/playground and a commercial center is a good idea, but on the commercial side, much caution must be taken. I highly recommend to my fellow Punatics (especially in light of the recent "Woodless" Center) that any future commercial ventures be carefully scrutinized for sustainability. We are building a community that our children will have to live with long after we're gone. We must invest in ourselves!
So any commercial venture in HPP should be one that supports and utilizes local resources and helps to strengthen our local economy.
It should also not be a place that enables alcohol and cigarette consumption by minors! Also, as pointed out about the Woodland Center,
a commercial center in Hawaii should aesthetically give residents and visitors alike, a feel of being in Hawaii, versus looking like "any-corner,USA".
I feel a park/playground and a commercial center is a good idea, but on the commercial side, much caution must be taken. I highly recommend to my fellow Punatics (especially in light of the recent "Woodless" Center) that any future commercial ventures be carefully scrutinized for sustainability. We are building a community that our children will have to live with long after we're gone. We must invest in ourselves!
So any commercial venture in HPP should be one that supports and utilizes local resources and helps to strengthen our local economy.
It should also not be a place that enables alcohol and cigarette consumption by minors! Also, as pointed out about the Woodland Center,
a commercial center in Hawaii should aesthetically give residents and visitors alike, a feel of being in Hawaii, versus looking like "any-corner,USA".