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~o'vvntdwn F-lilo Deft+~~c~ <br /> There is almost nothing better to do on a sunny day in Hilo than to enjoy a leisurely picnic <br /> lunch in Lili'uokalani Park Spread a blanket in the shade, fFel the gentle breeze blowing in from the <br /> hf1V Clrid [lmP nt h{l~ nnnnm m.. n4 Il..~ in,4n`.:'^ I-I~l i _ n ~LI_ r i <br /> O ~ F~ ~ <br /> - ~ _ J?aicr, n rluuJn ul pUUn IICeS IOIIVWS <br /> the crescent-shaped black-sand shoreline leading do~Nn the highway past canoe fra/e and into the <br /> heart of town. It is comforting to be able to identify the familiar old buildings and church steeples <br /> that climb up the lower slopes of Mauna Kea. And it is truly awe-inspiring to feel, hear and smell the <br /> ocean currents while taking in the majestic beauty of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and the colors in the <br /> sky around them. Breathe In the soft fresh air and fet the peaceful feeling of timelessness take over. <br /> (he view of do~Nnto~Nn is a quaint reminder of our unhurried past; its spectacular natural surroundings <br /> embrace and dwarf everything human made- This all-encompassing perspective is humbling; it is <br /> also a vitally important facet of this vision and living action plan. <br /> Project Area ' <br /> Mini-Lesson Learned: li <br /> In Hawal'i, any ten people will have ten different descriptions of Vision ideas often go <br /> Downtown Hilo's boundaries. From the beginning it was decided to keep beyond geographic <br /> this plan to a manageable scope by defining the project area within boundaries; when <br /> visioning, however, iY is I~ <br /> downtown's offidal boundaries. This area is zoned and designated as the important to define <br /> Downtown Hilo Commercial District (CDH). The CDH District is a small project boundaries_ <br /> area of the Clty of Hllo which covers a vast area of the South Hllo District Exploring the boundaries <br /> of the County of Hawaii. The plan area is hound by Hilo Bayfronl, can be an action the <br /> community decides to <br /> Ponahawai Street, Kapiolani Street and the Wailuku River. There are two take on, and not the <br /> sub-areas adjacent to the CDH District called the Pu'ueo sub-area and the vision steering committee. <br /> Kukuau subarea. These neighborhoods are considered transitional areas <br /> into Downtown Hilo, and each area diredfy Impacts the other. There is no question that the effects <br /> of the plan will Influence surrounding areas and vice versa. The organic nature of Envision <br /> Downtown Hilo 2025 began with this fact and becomes more evident as implementation nears. <br /> Organizers recognized that a holistic approach to planning was necessary for consensus. <br /> Visioning adds a new dimension to a planning project-connectivity. For example, the <br /> community may want bicycle paths in its neighborhood. The bicycle paths will necessarily lead <br /> beyond the boundaries of that neighborhood- Since the process of visioning also includes action <br /> planning and implementation, issues outside the community's boundaries must be considered. Not <br /> <br /> thinking or caring about stakeholders outside a project area is counterproductive; lack of foresight <br /> <br /> will inevitably Stoll implementation. This critical factor is what makes visioning both very difficult and <br /> very exciting, This link to areas outside one's boundaries is what turns a simple map into a lovely <br /> tapestry. One thread runs through the entire piece; if the thread frays in an area, the rest of the <br /> tapestry suffers. The people of Hawdi i are peculiarly suited to visioning. A population that Is <br /> s <br /> <br />