20017-02-6 HCDP Community Action Guide FINALIZED 06.01.2018 FINAL

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• Identify and nominate trees for the County "exceptional tree" designation. • Develop, and have adopted by the County as part of a special district as appropriate, development design standards for streetscapes, lighting, signage, buildings and other key elements of community character. • Organize an Information and Education (I/E) program to encourage restoration and reuse of historic buildings and sites through existing tax incentives and other programs. Information about the Federal and County tax incentives is included in Appendix VA. SHPD and Historic Hawai'i Foundation can also likely assist with information and education initiatives. • Establish historic districts. Organizational Considerations: In use for the past 30 years, the four -point Main Street approach has proven effective in revitalizing and managing neighborhood commercial districts and downtowns across the nation. Other Resources: County historic property tax exemption, Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program, Legacy Lands Conservation Program, National Trust Preservation Fund, Hart Family Fund for Small Towns, Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors, Brink Leadership Fund, ArtPlace, National Endowment for the Arts "Our Town" Grants. The Hawai'i Tourism Authority sponsors the Ma'ema'e Program to assist in promoting Hawaiian culture in a way that is sensitive, appropriate, and accurate. http://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/programs/hawaiian-culture/maemae-program/ Community Action 14: Develop, promote, and maintain the continuity of community festivals and Need: In addition to Hamakua's many physical cultural assets, it also enjoys a thriving living culture grounded in a rich oral tradition, active cultural practices, and art. Hawaiian culture is celebrated through ahupua'a-based farming, fishing, gathering, and hunting; hula halau; and many other practices. Likewise, traditions from the region's Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Micronesian, European, American, and other cultures are carried from one generation to the next. Many local festivals and events have a combined heritage/agricultural component, whether they are centered on paniolo heritage, plantation heritage, or celebrating current agricultural endeavors. The many cultural and community events that the community organizes are prime examples of Hamakua's rich, living culture. Potential Community Lead: The Heritage Center (at North Hawai'i Education and Research Center) Potential Community Partners: Laupahoehoe Train Museum, Hawai'i Plantation Museum Potential Allies: County of Hawai'i Research and Development, Hawai'i Tourism Authority and Big Island Visitors Bureau, individual producers that have demonstrated interest in local ag-centered events such as the Hawaiian Vanilla Company, Hamakua Mushrooms, Hamakua Springs, Hamakua Harvest. Potential Next Steps: • Identify and assess cultural and community events that contribute to the strong sense of place in Hamakua Community Action Guide: 2018 26