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INTRODUCTION 1.INTRODUCTION 1.1 PLANNING AREA CHAPTER 1 The Kona Community Development Plan (CDP) encompasses the judicial districts of North and South ' Kona, hereafter referred to as Kona (see Figure 1 Planning Area). The 800 square miles of land area, which comprises the North and South Kona districts, accounts for approximately 20% of the total land area of the Island of Hawai'i. Located on the leeward side of the Island of Hawai'i, Kona has an ideal climate. It has attracted an influx of new residents and experienced tremendous growth. The population has more than doubled during the past 25 years, driven by resort development and the second -home residential market. As a result of this rapid growth rate, we must plan better to deal with traffic congestion, affordable housing, and open space. Residents taking part in the planning process repeatedly voiced these needs. Kona's is the first community development plan to commence under the framework of the February 2005 County of Hawai'i General Plan. 1.2 PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN The purposes of the Kona CDP are: • Articulate Kona's residents' vision for the planning area; ■ Guide regional development in accordance with that vision, accommodating future growth while preserving valued assets; • Provide a feasible infrastructure financing plan to improve existing deficiencies and proactively support the needs of future growth; • Direct growth to appropriate areas; • Create a plan of action where government and the people work in partnership to improve the quality of life in Kona for those who live, work, and visit; • Provide a framework for monitoring the progress and effectiveness of the plan and to make changes and update it, if necessary. ' KONA CDP 1-1