06-07-2009, 05:56 AM
I predict that Pahoa will be developed in a Hodge-podge manner. With development spreading out from the core of old town. It's already happening with the fast food developments.
These will serve as a snare for tourists visiting the area and then they will trickle into old town.
Old town needs to prepare for the new influx...And in a hurry if it wants to prosper.
Pahoa needs a common thread to make it interesting to Tourists
And I believe that the Only way is through Art.
I lived in Paia on Maui and It would be in the same sorry state if it were not for it's Geographic location. The Surf industry, Art, and restaurants make it vibrant.
We don't have a world class surf destination 5 minutes away.
We need to be thinking about how to bring more artists and Art related programs to town.
When I drive through and see the characters hanging out at the ATM at FHB...It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
One Thing I can always be sure of is that things will never go as expected.
These will serve as a snare for tourists visiting the area and then they will trickle into old town.
Old town needs to prepare for the new influx...And in a hurry if it wants to prosper.
Pahoa needs a common thread to make it interesting to Tourists
And I believe that the Only way is through Art.
I lived in Paia on Maui and It would be in the same sorry state if it were not for it's Geographic location. The Surf industry, Art, and restaurants make it vibrant.
We don't have a world class surf destination 5 minutes away.
We need to be thinking about how to bring more artists and Art related programs to town.
When I drive through and see the characters hanging out at the ATM at FHB...It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
One Thing I can always be sure of is that things will never go as expected.
One Thing I can always be sure of is that things will never go as expected.