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PLAN ELEMENTS The Hamakua Community Development Plan is included in its entirety in P.D. Exhibit 1. NAVIGATING THE CDP The following are suggested to familiarize the reader with the Hamakua CDP: ■ For an overview and to understand the evolution of the CDP, read subsection 1.1: "Introduction to the CDP" ■ To understand the different types of CDP strategies and their relationship to roles in CDP implementation, read "Section 2: Applicability" The remainder of the CDP is organized by four main substantive sections: ■ "Section 3: Preferred Land use and Settlement Patterns," which includes land use policy maps ■ "Section 4: Protect and Enhance Natural and Cultural Resources" ■ "Section 5: Strengthen Infrastructure, Facilities, and Services" ■ "Section 6: Build a Sustainable, Local Economy." Internal cross-references have also been inserted to simplify navigation within the document. To understand the origins of particular CDP strategies, refer to the "The Hamakua CDP Strategy Rationale" (included below as P.D. Exhibit 2). You may also find it helpful to review other CDP support documents: ■ "Land Use Policy Guide" is a quick -reference guide for land use planners. ■ "Guide to Agencies" is a summary of implementation actions to be taken by County, State, and federal agencies and other organizations. ■ "Community Action Guide" includes detail about each of the Community Actions included in the CDP. All of these documents, as well as the CDP and other background documents, are available to be downloaded as PDFs at: http://www.hawaiicountycdp.info/hamakua-cdp/recommended-cdp-2018. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMARY The Hamakua CDP planning area includes the Judicial District of Hamakua, North Hilo, and a portion of the South Hilo District commonly referred to as Rural South Hilo. The Planning Area includes Waipi'o Valley, Kukuihaele, Honoka'a, Ahualoa, Kalopa, Pa'auilo, O'okala, Laupahoehoe, Papa'aloa, Ninole, Umauma, Wailea, HonomG, Pepe'ekeo, Papa'ikou, Pauka'a, Kaiwiki, and the northern area of Wainaku, and all of the other small communities and agricultural and conservation lands in between. Section 1.1.3 of the CDP serves as a summary. The Hamakua Community Development Plan protects the public trust by prioritizing natural and cultural resources, and it focuses on preserving community character while addressing land use, community infrastructure, and strengthening local economic development. 7