Is Puna Stuck In a Rut? Positive Solutions?

[Erlinda]

In the way of development, I think it might be cool to see an artists' cooperative in Pahoa. Has that been tried before? I see a lot of creative folks around Puna and it would be one place where a lot of artists could showcase their works. Don't know what the rent would be like, though. And it would have to be staffed by the artists themselves taking turns.

I would hate to see Pahoa turn into another Carmel or Mendocino, though, devoid of character and soul. It's tricky.