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The proposed project is not situated within an Federal Aviation Administration designated civilian airport Runway Clear Zone,within a military airfield Clear Zone or Accident potential Zone. The closest airport is the Hilo International Airport situated approximately 2.5 miles east of the project site. The proposed project is not situated within one mile of a NPL("Superfund")site, nor within 2,000 feet of a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System site,nor adjacent to any other known or suspected sites contaminated with toxic chemicals or radioactive materials. 13)Economic resources of the area: The County's population based on the 2010 census was 185,079, an increase of 24 percent since 2000. The population of the South Hilo District was 47,386 in 2000 and the 2010 census population was 50,927, which represent a 7.5%increase over the ten-year time period. The State's Housing Policy Study, 2006: Housing Issues for Senior Citizens (2006 Study)found that in 1990, 13.9%of the population in the State was over 62 years of age. In 2000,the percentage had grown to 15.3%and in 2010 it was forecast to be 18.9%. (The actual 2010 census data indicated that those 60 and older represented • 21.8% of the County population.) This growth in the elderly population is projected to continue at a rate of over two percent per year as compared to the overall population growth rate of one percent per year. The 2011 Hawaii Housing Planning Study reported that there were approximately 34,123 households with elderly members (at least one member 60 years or older) residing in the County. This amounts to 41%of all families in the County. The City of Hilo is the largest population center on the island with the main offices of the county government,branch offices of federal and state agencies located there. The island's major deep draft harbor and international airport are also located in Hilo. In addition to industrial, commercial and social service activities,the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College, and affiliated research programs play an important role in Hilo's economy. Hilo and the rest of the east Hawaii communities are adjusting to the loss of the sugar industry in the mid 1990's. Industrial activities that remain include quarrying, construction material manufacturing and fabrication, storage,wholesaling facilities, garment manufacturing,processing and packaging of agricultural products and supportive services to businesses. Although the district enjoys some economic benefit from tourism,much of it is indirect through the spin-offs from the primary tourism activity in West Hawaii. 14) Land values: Real property tax records indicate that the assessed land value of 6.376 acre parcel utilized for Phase 1 project is $722,100 or approximately $113,250/acre. One acre parcels zoned A-la are valued at approximately$200,000 while 10,000 square foot residential parcelsare valued at approximately$150,000. 10