10-02-2009, 10:46 AM
Well then we basically agree. To what extent might the Tent Bill be perceived as entitling every bongo boy from the mainland to move here, throw up a tarp and apply for an EBT card?
I can think of very proactive ways to address the needs of housing for people. I worked deeply with Habitat for Humanity for twelve years.
I can think of simple things that the CoH might consider to make affordable housing more available - especially in Puna. One might be to allow Ohana Dwelling Units in AG1 lots. Ohanas are permitted in Residential zoning, not Ag.
We have a stupid surplus of 3+2 homes all over. More, smaller, affordable homes would accomplish a number of things. Income to help people pay their motgage in tight times and suitable housing for singles, couples and elders.
Emily seems to spend a great deal of time accomplishing very little to be frank. Lots of Aloha Talk but she avoids speaking with people she doesn't view as supporters.
Her Tent Bill does nothing to solve housing... it simply enables homelessness.
Puna continues to be strangled by thoughtless zoning.
Another point: If you were by chance a developer of multi family housing (apartments) there is no zoning in Puna to attract you. You would have to face a rezoning battle to consider building apartments. Not everyone needs, can afford or even handle home ownership of a 3+2 on an acre or more.
I can think of very proactive ways to address the needs of housing for people. I worked deeply with Habitat for Humanity for twelve years.
I can think of simple things that the CoH might consider to make affordable housing more available - especially in Puna. One might be to allow Ohana Dwelling Units in AG1 lots. Ohanas are permitted in Residential zoning, not Ag.
We have a stupid surplus of 3+2 homes all over. More, smaller, affordable homes would accomplish a number of things. Income to help people pay their motgage in tight times and suitable housing for singles, couples and elders.
Emily seems to spend a great deal of time accomplishing very little to be frank. Lots of Aloha Talk but she avoids speaking with people she doesn't view as supporters.
Her Tent Bill does nothing to solve housing... it simply enables homelessness.
Puna continues to be strangled by thoughtless zoning.
Another point: If you were by chance a developer of multi family housing (apartments) there is no zoning in Puna to attract you. You would have to face a rezoning battle to consider building apartments. Not everyone needs, can afford or even handle home ownership of a 3+2 on an acre or more.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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