The Making of a Second City

Growth and Development in Kapolei

Click here to view online magazine One Westside community is now forging ahead as the Island’s fastest growing town, even in the face of a global meltdown that has stalled development projects statewide. The bustling city of Kapolei—envisioned in the region’s decades-old master plan—is one of the few areas fueling economic growth in the state today. “Even during these down times, you don’t see this kind of investment in Waikiki, which has always been the engine of our economy,” says Honolulu city councilman Nestor Garcia, executive director of the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce. “Kapolei is going to be driving the economy now and in the near future. There’s a lot of investment, commitment, promise, and potential in the new city.”

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