02-02-2022, 11:49 PM
I've been wondering if the Shipman people are trying to revive their plans for a new Kea'au town center. It would explain their continued hardline against any / all use of their portion of Railroad Ave.
Back in the early/mid 2000's there were plans and government deals in the making for a large development between the Shipman Park and the industrial area. The plans I saw included a new post office, fire and police stations, a library, a supermarket, medical offices, shops, and the biggest selling point for government funding, substantial amounts of senior housing. The idea being pitched was everything would be within walking distance of the housing, resulting in fewer cars being driven by old people on the roads. The County was on board, the State was getting close, and the Feds were listening. All those plans got derailed with the financial meltdown that started in 2008. Has anyone heard if these plans, or something similar is in the wind ?
Back in the early/mid 2000's there were plans and government deals in the making for a large development between the Shipman Park and the industrial area. The plans I saw included a new post office, fire and police stations, a library, a supermarket, medical offices, shops, and the biggest selling point for government funding, substantial amounts of senior housing. The idea being pitched was everything would be within walking distance of the housing, resulting in fewer cars being driven by old people on the roads. The County was on board, the State was getting close, and the Feds were listening. All those plans got derailed with the financial meltdown that started in 2008. Has anyone heard if these plans, or something similar is in the wind ?