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The County of Hawaii encompasses the Island of <br />Hawaii, which is the southeastern -most and <br />youngest island of the Hawaiian archipelago. <br />Hawaii Island is nearly twice the combined land <br />area of the remainder of the State and has a diverse <br />climate and topography. <br />Navigating Growth on Hawaii Is land <br />Hawaii Island is unique in the world. Hawaii Island <br />is a community of rooted heritage, constant <br />change, and unique beauty. As our community <br />navigates our future, integrating a sustainable <br />balance between environmental stewardship, <br />social and community equity, and economic <br />sufficiency is paramount. We should be confident <br />in our ability to meet our current needs and the <br />needs of our future generations to come, ensuring <br />that our keiki are able to stay here and raise their <br />keiki. We must be ready, willing, and able to <br />consistently pursue bold actions that address our <br />challenges and help us arrive at a better future. <br />Navigating our island's future growth requires <br />hearing the voices of our diverse population and <br />balancing their needs. Effective growth plans <br />evaluate the past, incorporate current realities, <br />assess future challenges,, and craft meaningful <br />solutions. <br />Careful consideration of these factors are intended <br />to result in successful long-range planning and the <br />application of Native Hawaiian ahupua i a <br />framework in all planning and development <br />analyses. This section should articulate the critical <br />importance of the Native Hawaiian ahupua 6 a <br />framework in all planning and development <br />analyses. <br />Advancing Hawaii Island Together <br />In an increasingly polarized world, the importance <br />of collaborating to navigate through a variety of <br />situations should be of utmost importance. <br />Recognizing and embracing our diversity, as well <br />as our individual and communal sense of kuleana <br />is where we find our strengths. Steering our island <br />in the right direction takes all of us. Setting the best <br />path for our future relies on ensuring buy -in for <br />solutions and accurately and collectively <br />representing community sentiments. Hawaii Island <br />is an exemplary leader with healthy and resilient <br />communities that are built by sustainable <br />development, a thriving and diversified local <br />economy, and collaborative environmental <br />stewardship. The General Plan serves as a 25-year <br />blueprint for the long-term growth and sustainable <br />development of Hawaii County. It envisions a <br />future that balances growth with the preservation <br />f the CounLy S unique natural and cultural <br />resources. A sustainable future is not a distant <br />dream but an attainable reality. A reality that can <br />only be achieved through the powerful <br />combination of government and community <br />collaboration. The task ahead of us is substantial, <br />and it calls for unity, vision, and unwavering <br />dedication. <br />Fill .. ". <br />a <br />9 <br />b <br />40 <br />w� <br />.: 1 <br />fl% <br />l' <br />S <br />�7 <br />r e ' <br />Il J <br />I <br />1.0 Introduction I County of Hawaii General Plan <br />25 <br />