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Comm.25-023 Puhi Spring Preservation Proposal Highlighting Cultural, Environmental and Community Driven Values Historic Kailua Village Historic Kailua-Kona is renowned for its cultural and royal heritage. Once the residence of Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha I, it flourished as a hub of trade and politics. Kamehameha lived here and ruled his kingdom from here between 1812 and 1819. The kapu system was broken here when Liholiho ate with Kaahumanu in 1819. A year later in 1820, the first Christian missionaries were granted permission to come ashore here. Today, landmarks like Hulihee Palace and Mokuaikaua Church preserve its rich history. Historic Kailua Village functioned as a royal center because the area had fresh water. Puhi Spring was one such source of fresh water and is well documented on Henry E. P. Kekahuna's historical maps. See highlighted yellow sections. Project Overview Location: TMK 3-7-5-6:1 (Kuakini Lot) Property was previously kuleana lands owned by Helen K. Kamaka and Rose Kanuha. The Kanuha family had a house there and lived there for generations. The Kanuha family sold the property in the 1960s. Key Objectives: • Preserve Puhi Spring also know as Ka'ai Puhi Spring • Create a culturally grounded educational space • Collaborate with organizations, key constituencies and community members Cultural Center Vision • Concept: Passive cultural park with: o Community gathering space o Archival Exhibit Space • Purpose: Preservation and Education • Cultural Advisors: Lineal Descendants Rolinda Bean, Leilani Akona and Jerome Kanuha • Spiritual Advisor: Kahu Keala Ching • Management Plan: Operated under a 501 C3 nonprofit entity