Master Plan for Kailua Kona Complete (2)

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Recommendations i * Increase neighborhood parks and open space. * Utilize area adjacent to Wall of Kuakini as linear park. 3.1.9 Pier Seawall Often considered as a coherent entity, the pier /seawall area is a focal point of activity and communi ty image. e. This is in part due to the activities that occur: the pier as an arrival point for tourists, commercial activities, and use by locals for recreation. The seawall and adjace nt AM Drive provide the vantage point for "what's happening." This area of AM Drive is also a relative dead spot due to a closed off restaurant structure and residential use, i.e., they do not provide the pedestrian /visual interaction the rest of the area has. The pier is a point of controversy as some blame it for destroying the beach and others hail it as an essential ingredient in the Village. Regardless it is there and under State jurisdiction, which limits local control. All are concerned about the appearance of the pier, and the conflict between vehicles and other activities. Pier Concepts /Alternatives 1. Provide cosmetic improvements to enhance use by pedestrians, e.g., planters, trellis or other shade devices, pedestrian walkway along the edge. 2. Remove all parking and provide for dropoff and boat launching only. Major areas would be open to pedestrian use only. Use items in (a) to improve appearance. 3. Reduce parking and increase pedestrian use and improve appearance. Note that removing any parking from the pier would mean that alternative parking j would need to'be provided, since present demand exceeds available space. f Regardless of the options, the pier is a valuable asset to be enhanced for the benefit of the community and the visitor. 3 -10