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interpreted such as the Pa o 'Umi as part of the royal center theme. The Kailua Kona community at large must be aware of the needs to keep the interpreted sites maintained. As a tourist center, this is doubly important, because visitors are attracted to the Hawaiian culture as well as the more customary recreational activities. Specific., Recommendations * Preserve the remaining portions of the Great Wall of Kuakini and reinforce its importance with setbacks and public access. * Develop a brochure regarding historic sites in the Village for distribution to visitors. * Develop action plans for preservation and maintenance of historic sites. a 3.1.7 Public lCommuni1y Facilities Hale Halawai is one of the few public facilities in the Village where community events can occur. Its design and use of the site do not take advantage of the waterfront, as seen from rj Alii Drive, and the opportunity for continuous pedestrian movement along the ocean is obstructed. Full opportunity is not afforded for public gatherings or events. once t : The Village would benefit from one or more public spaces; not necessarily large but gathering points oriented to the pedestrian. There are several possibilities: 1. Acquire the open lot across from the seawall, where the banyan tree is. It is also proximate to the public parking lot. 2. The junction of AM Drive and Likana Lane could become a satisfactory area with vehicular traffic removed. 3. Acquire land immediately mauka of Hale Halawai to create a "civic/ cultural center." This would require relocation of existing parking. w: