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Revitalize Pohoiki was informed by initial meetings the County had with Pohoiki area 'ohana. Their mana'o served as the basis for establishing guiding values and themes that support restoration and revitalization. 'Ohana provided context for how this space is sustained, how it should be restored in this day and age, and how it can be better honored. An increase in cultural understanding and sensitivity was also shared, as reflected in 'ohana desire for continued involvement: incorporating an indigenous perspective within design and environmental review processes, addressing desecration of this space by individuals who do not behave respectfully, and genuine collaboration between community and government to implement the shared vision. To solicit community feedback, the County hosted two virtual meetings and four in -person outreach pop -ups at the Pahoa Skate Park Sunday Market, Isaac Kepo'okalani Hale Beach Park, Hilo Coffee Mill, and Maku'u Farmers Market. Community members were provided an opportunity to weigh in on proposed park improvements and share insights via RevitalizePohoiki.Consider.it and through a park improvement mapping exercise. The County documented 198 community participants at its outreach pop -ups, including 32 maps provided with feedback for consideration, and 129 comments received. 1,068 inputs and 187 comments on 38 topics were provided via Consider.it. The County team engaged the 'ohana as well as Resilience Capacity Area (RCA) co-chairs regularly throughout the planning process, to share progress and engage in collective sensemaking around what was learned and how to proceed. 10