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HHF PLANNERS <br /> places for people <br /> June 30, 2025 <br /> Mr. Jeffrey Darrow, Planning Director <br /> Planning Department, County of Hawai'i �� "''� <br /> 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 =� <br /> Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 years <br /> Dear Mr. Darrow: <br /> Letter of Interest <br /> PL.4 o COMMUNITY PLANNING(Community/Regional Plans, General Plan, Climate Adaptation) <br /> PL.5 o COMMUNITY PLANNING(Environmental Planning, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact <br /> Statements) <br /> PL.6 o COMMUNITY PLANNING(Land Use Codes/Studies, Form Based Codes) <br /> HHF Planners(HHF) is pleased to submit our qualifications to the County of Hawai'i Planning <br /> Department for consideration for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. As a Hawai'i-based firm with 45 years <br /> of dedicated experience, HHF has a proven record of providing comprehensive planning and <br /> design services statewide, with particular strengths that align with the County's priorities of <br /> building a resilient, sustainable, and equitable island community. <br /> Our firm offers extensive expertise in long-range and strategic community and regional planning, <br /> sustainability and climate adaptation, multimodal transportation planning, and environmental <br /> review. We have consistently supported government agencies, including county planning <br /> departments, in advancing responsible land use, housing initiatives, infrastructure modernization, <br /> and the protection of natural and cultural resources. <br /> Our qualifications package (330 form) highlights our key personnel and relevant project <br /> experience, demonstrating HHF's ability to support the County's priorities in areas such as: <br /> • Integrated Sustainability and Climate Resilience Planning <br /> • Community-Based Long-Range and Functional Area Planning <br /> • Affordable and Workforce Housing Strategies <br /> • Environmental Review and Compliance <br /> • Multimodal Transportation and Complete Streets Planning <br /> • Public Engagement and Visioning <br /> If selected for County of Hawai'i Planning Department projects, our current workload and <br /> available staff resources will enable us to deliver high-quality, responsive, and timely services. <br /> We appreciate the opportunity to be considered and welcome the chance to further discuss how <br /> HHF can support the County's 2025-2026 goals. Please feel free to contact me at(808)457-3174 <br /> orjhagihara@hhf.com with any questions regarding this submittal. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> John Hagihara <br /> Vice President I Enclousres <br /> Pacific Guardian Center 1733 Bishop Street, Suite 2590 I Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 <br /> Telephone: 808.545.2055 I Facsimile: 808.545.2050 I www.hhf.com I email: info@hhf.com <br />