01-12-2015, 01:45 PM
I'll ask it this way, again: Puna continues to grow, but the infrastructure isn't keeping up. Obvious solutions are either more lane-miles to Hilo, or more commerce in Puna; it seems unlikely that either/both of these will happen in a timely fashion, so we need some other answers.
Yes, Makuu market is wonderful, but from here it's a longer drive than Hilo.
Yes, we have the guidance of our fine PCDP -- but it basically says "development off the highway and away from people's homes", and due to the way Puna was subdivided, these requirements are difficult to meet, even with community support.
"Grow your own, trade with neighbors, shop on Amazon" is a workable solution, but it doesn't contribute as much to our local economy.
Anyone else have more/better ideas?
Yes, Makuu market is wonderful, but from here it's a longer drive than Hilo.
Yes, we have the guidance of our fine PCDP -- but it basically says "development off the highway and away from people's homes", and due to the way Puna was subdivided, these requirements are difficult to meet, even with community support.
"Grow your own, trade with neighbors, shop on Amazon" is a workable solution, but it doesn't contribute as much to our local economy.
Anyone else have more/better ideas?