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WESTERN <br /> UNIVERSITY College of the Environment <br /> MAKE WAVES. Arntzen Hall 217-MS 9085 <br /> 516 High Street,Bellingham,Washington 98225 <br /> (360)650-3284-Fax(360)650-7702 <br /> Urban&Environmental Planning&Policy <br /> Since my initial connection with Susie Osborne and KOKL in 2019,I have become a board <br /> member of Ho'oulu Lahui and am deeply invested in seeing this work continue.The proposed <br /> zoning change is essential to establishing a permanent home for the school that will support <br /> community needs and provide quality education for students for generations to come. <br /> I also wish to note my familiarity with Hawaii County planning processes.I have had the <br /> opportunity to collaborate with the long-range planning team for the County of Hawaii on <br /> housing research for Micronesian communities (2019) and on Kilauea recovery efforts from <br /> 2020 through 2022,working with Bob Agres and Keiko Mercado.This experience has further <br /> informed my understanding of the importance of thoughtful land use decisions that support <br /> community resilience. <br /> The requested zoning change aligns with both the immediate needs of the school and the long- <br /> term educational and cultural interests of the community. I strongly urge the approval of this <br /> application,which will enable Ho'oulu Lahui to continue its vital educational mission in a <br /> stable,permanent location. <br /> I remain committed to supporting Ho'oulu Lahui through this process and am available to <br /> provide any additional information that might assist in your consideration of this application. <br /> Na`u me ka`oia`i`o, <br /> James Miller <br /> Associate Professor of Urban Planning,Western Washington University <br /> Registered Architect: Hawaii, Oregon,and Washington <br /> Board Member,Ho'oulu Lahui <br /> Principal,Metaamo Studio <br /> Iames.miller&wwu.edu 1360-650-2592 <br /> 2 <br />