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SECTION 7. SOUTH KONA DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT <br />The South Kona District has an economic base that is primarily agricultural focusing on coffee, <br />macadamia nuts, and diversified crops. It has quiet rural communities with services/commercial <br />areas geared to the local community. The upland areas are characterized by native forests and <br />ranching. South Kona history provides religious, social and political significance before and <br />after the arrival of Captain Cook at Kealakekua Bay. Rugged coastal areas in South Kona limit <br />accessibility. <br />Commercial activities are centered around existing villages along Mamalahoa Highway. Limited <br />expansion of residential and commercial services accommodate the growing community. The <br />individual identities and characteristics of these villages are retained and enhanced by clear <br />limits to development areas and open space guidelines between existing villages. <br />Limited new commercial uses serve existing population/subdivisions to the south of Kealakekua. <br />The coastal villages, including Napo'opo'o, Ke'ei, Honaunau, and Ho'okena, retain and enhance <br />their unique lifestyles and character. <br />The upland areas, including native forests and ranching areas as well as the undeveloped wild <br />coastal areas south of Ho'okena, serve as open space resources. <br />The transportation system will be improved to accommodate the inter -regional traffic from the <br />growing communities to the south. <br />Kealakekua Bay State Park is a world-class area of natural beauty. The coastal area between <br />Kealakekua Bay and North Kona boundary is in open space and accessible for public enjoyment <br />and education. <br />The rural lifestyle of South Kona is retained and enhanced with commercial development being <br />limited to existing urban centers and by limiting urban density development in the <br />rural/agricultural areas. <br />Fishing and ocean -based industries are encouraged. <br />14 <br />