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<br /> surrounded by the natural world at its most immense and at the mercy Special Management Area: <br /> of the fiercest forces of nature cannot help but think about its history <br /> The entire State of Hawaii is in <br /> and remain constantly aware of the bigger picture. A population with <br /> the Coastal Zone Monagement <br /> a history of self-reliance has learned to think about consequences and <br /> (CZM) area. The SMA is identi- <br /> innately knows the importance of respecting the earth and one's fled as an area from the shore- <br /> neighbors. Lucky we live Hawaii-we are in the best possible line to a specific line inward <br /> position to shape our future together. where any development in this <br /> areo is reviewed for its impact <br /> Downtown Hilo is a precious place. Its history, its mix of <br /> on coastal resources. <br /> cultures, and its physical beauty make it like no other place on earth. <br /> This project area also brings some unique obstacles to the planning <br /> table. Downtown Hilo is located in a Special Management Area which includes a flood zone and <br /> a tsunami inundation area. Hilo Bay is a wide, beautiful picture-postcard body of water; it has also <br /> been identified as one of the impaired waters in the Hilo Bay Watershed area. As a coastal town <br /> with these and other growth-related challenges, there is a critical need to develop a workable plan <br /> that balances the needs of our growing population with the needs of our physical environment. The <br /> community remains respectful to its historical land division tradition, or ahupua a, and acknowledges <br /> that what makes Downtown Hilo so special and unique is its inseparable relationship with Hilo Bay, <br /> Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. <br /> A~,`. <br /> _ ~ ~ _ <br /> 6 <br /> <br />