05-15-2009, 03:26 AM
In 2020 things won't be that much different from today. The population will be up 20% or so, and they'll still be trying to get an alternative route built.
In 2050, which is as far away from today as 1970, I think Puna will be mostly retirees and rich middle-aged people, with the rest pushed to the fringes or beyond Volcano (eg HOVE). The road will have been built but the residents will be trying to stop any more development. More stores in Pahoa, and more people telecommuting. People will look back at 2010 and not believe how low the property prices were.
IMHO!
In 2050, which is as far away from today as 1970, I think Puna will be mostly retirees and rich middle-aged people, with the rest pushed to the fringes or beyond Volcano (eg HOVE). The road will have been built but the residents will be trying to stop any more development. More stores in Pahoa, and more people telecommuting. People will look back at 2010 and not believe how low the property prices were.
IMHO!