Community Design Patterns: A Guidebook for Downtown Hilo, June 2010 (Draft)

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William P. Kenoi _Vo Yor County of Hawaii PLANNING DEPARTMENT Aupuni Center • 101 Paualii Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Haivai`i 96720 Phone (SOS) 961 -8288 • Fax (SOS) 961 -8742 Message from the Planning Director Dear Downtown Hilo Stakeholder: BJ Leithead Todd Director Margaret K. Masunaga Depuri- Downtown Hilo is a unique place. Surrounded by the twin peaks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea and fronted by the Pacific Ocean, it enjoys a physical location that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. The town itself is compact and human - scale, with an abundance of small to medium privately -owned businesses, located in buildings that reflect a distinctive design pattern and personality. We understand the importance of protecting what we have, while encouraging responsible and responsive development that will allow Downtown Hilo to thrive in the years ahead. For that reason, I am pleased to present Community Design Patterns: A Guidebook for Downtown Hilo (June 2010 — Draft). This Guidebook conveys key information to potential developers about the design patterns that have been identified as important to Downtown Hilo; whether the developer is a public or private entity or a partnership between the two. It is a starting place for dialogue and an educational tool that will allow us to manage growth in a forward - looking, proactive manner. In the coming months the Planning Department will distribute the Guidebook to key stakeholders — developers, landowners, architects, and others - with an evaluation form that will assist us to refine or modify the recommendations. We sincerely appreciate your help in evaluating the Guidebook and I look forward to working with you to preserve and promote our Downtown Hilo! Mahalo Nui Loa, BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Director June, 2010 County of Hawaii is on Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer