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There were three planning committee meetings held from July 6-8, 2016, with representation from state and city governments, local businesses, and non-governmental entities. The stakeholder input collected from these meetings will be incorporated in the Waikiki Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan. Summaries of committee discussion materials and findings are provided below.
Coordination Committee
The Coordination Committee meeting took place on July 6, 2016. Discussion focused on determining an appropriate working structure for a Waikiki recovery organization consistent with the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) and local Waikiki networks. The meeting also focused on options for authorizing a Waikiki recovery organization to plan for and lead recovery efforts.
While authorization alternatives such as a Memorandum of Agreement and recovery ordinance were discussed, there was a general agreement that some type of Waikiki-level strategy (versus state or county-level) would be the most useful and efficient.
Takeaway: Use existing coalitions, agreements, and relationships during disaster recovery. Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) that facilitate recovery activities through pre-existing coalitions can streamline recovery efforts and empower community stakeholders.
Click to view: Coordination Committee Presentation | American Planning Association's Model Recovery Ordinance
Committee representation from:
Island Insurance
Halekulani Corporation
ABC Stores
Hawaiian Electric Company
Hawaii Tourism Authority
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
Honolulu City Council
Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management
City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services
Waikiki Business Improvement District Association
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee meeting was held on July 7, 2016, and focused on short-to-intermediate term (from days to months after a disaster) recovery actions, with a special emphasis on disaster debris management. Dr. Julia Crowley introduced the concept of planning for debris management and presented the main components of a debris management plan. This led to a discussion of Waikiki-specific debris management challenges such as debris on public rights-of-way versus private properties. Two important concepts that were addressed in this discussion include the development and organization of temporary debris staging and reduction (TDSR) sites and the debris contracting process.
While there is much work to be completed before potential TDSR sites are selected, the Operations Committee concluded that the idea of shared public-private TDSR sites should be explored further.
Takeaway: There is an imminent need for a Waikiki-specific disaster debris management plan. Speedy recovery depends on the brisk removal and reduction of different types of disaster-generated debris. Government agencies, hotels, businesses, and non-profit organizations will work together to establish an effective and efficient plan.
Click to view: Operations Committee Presentation | Draft Debris Management Plan: Executive Summary
Committee representation from:
Kyo-Ya Hotels
Outrigger Enterprises Group
Trump International Hotel
American Red Cross – Hawaii
Hawaii Hotel & Visitor Industry Security Association
Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Authority – Engineers Advisory Council
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management
City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services
City and County of Honolulu Department of Facilities Maintenance
City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation
City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services
City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting
Waikiki Business Improvement District Association
Long-Term Redevelopment Committee
The Long-Term Redevelopment Committee meeting was held on July 8, 2016, with a focus on post-disaster redevelopment strategies for Waikiki. Participants from the public and private sector were introduced to several recovery strategies, including building back stronger, faster, greener, and more equitably. Through a group mapping exercise, committee members provided input regarding potential long-term improvements to Waikiki.
Ideas from beach nourishment to pedestrian walkways and more green, open space were discussed as potential improvements. Though significant challenges exist with any post-disaster redevelopment strategy, the consensus among the committee was that Waikiki is essential to the state, and discussing redevelopment strategies prior to a disaster is imperative.
Takeaway: New development in hazardous areas should employ adaptation strategies that improve building resilience. Because the likelihood of disasters is rising, it is important to rebuild in a way that is stronger and smarter.
Click to view: Long-Term Redevelopment Presentation | Waikiki Redevelopment Activity
Committee representation from:
Outrigger Enterprises Group
DFS Hawaii
Royal Hawaiian Center
Oceanit
HHF Planners
University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program
State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
Honolulu City Council
Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting
City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation
Waikiki Neighborhood Board
Waikiki Improvement Association
Waikiki Business Improvement District Association
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