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• It has its own character & personality. It is much safer now after the Weed & Seed designation. People here always made do with whatever is available, not waiting for handouts from Honolulu. • Much talent in this area, 75% of residents are hardworking individuals. • Love the old buildings, the great VARIETY of people — the small town feeling- the green things growing — the new growth towards sustainability& cooperation. • Love the small town aspect —the people make it what it is. • I love the quaint feeling when driving into Pahoa town. It is just a beautiful town with lots of history. • Openness, willingness of the community to allow our diversity. Old Pahoa town's architecture. Small size. • Pahoa town center character is good/ love covered walkways, but sidewalks need to me made coherent. • Historic rural quality. Old style uniquely Hawaiian. • It is small, funky, unique & eclectic — I like that. • Simple local businesses, small & friendly. • Nothing — it is a dump that be condemned like Hilo Bay front. • NO commercial businesses in Central Pahoa, No Chains. • Coming from Puna /Kalapana, it provides a different social atmosphere (ie; food/bars /music, it being more developed. • I love the ambience, the wild -west fagade of old town. I love the slow pace and the sense of community. • It is a small community where everyone watches out for each other. We need to keep that intact! I also love the "rundown" look of it. However, some buildings do need to be improved to accommodate tourists or disabled persons- I see many safety issues. • Old rustic home town atmosphere. • The funky wood sidewalks & locally owned businesses are a plus. • Small town feeling- very unlike the Kea'au, Hilo towns. • The old buildings & boardwalks. The funky colors / artsy feel of the buildings Pahoa Village Museum. • It's a step back in time, to small town America, except the population is more 60's - 70's organica. Lots of funky shops and restaurants in town. 0