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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0094.000 2008-2010 ~pV ision D°WAt°wn H~~O ~1 ~C' ~ '. ,~ \ B 0 "'~ 9` ti'~o EDH 2025 VisionKeepers Ei]een O'Hara, Chxir Kahalo Daguman Tiana Kaluhiwa Kathleen Nielsen Ellen Takazawa Caleb Yamanaka Susan Gagorik, County of Hawaii I9anniny Department Liaison Alex Frost Hawaii County Resource Center I,laison Kylie Alexandra Communirv Planning Assisunt Marlene Murray, RxorAer The Mission of the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers is to energize, guide, inspire, and strengthen partnerships within the contniunity to implement the EDH 2025 Living Action Plan. r.. .~ 0 `° January 11, 2009 CC? -~`a. 2 r° J. Yoshimoto, Chairman -a '~ ^ - ~--. w Hawaii County Council Ta v? -~ 25 Aupuni Street ~° r~ 3 Hilo, HI 96720 ~-:;~ rv s ~•, e? C11 Dear Mr. Yoshimoto, ,~ ~ Subject: Envision Downtown Hilo 2025: ACommunity- Based Vision and Living Action Plan -Progress Report: July 2007 -December 2008. Please find enclosed one original and 11 copies of the Envision Downtown Hilo (EDH 2025) Progress Report: July 2007 -December 2008, published by the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers. The Progress Report is divided into two main sections: The first section evaluates the progress of the VisionKeepers as a committee, using our core values and annual goals to assess our performance. The second section highlights the status of the Action Plan, which is three years into the implementation phase. Initiated actions are listed within each of the six Focus Areas. We hope this Progress Report will keep the Council Members up to date with how the VisionKeepers have facilitated working with Lead Solution Partners (implementors). Developing the required relationships necessary for successful partnerships for Vision implementation is critical and challenging. We are also pleased to announce that Downtown Hilo was selected as a recipient community for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2009 Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Program. As a recipient community, the SDAT Program will send a multidisciplinary team of professionals to Hilo for 3 days to help us develop a road map for improving Downtown Hilo's sustainability-defined as "our community's ability to meet the needs of today without reducing the ability of _i~' `,~ ~~. tti Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 'Ike is Hilo C/o County of Hawaii Planning Department 101 Pauahi St, Sui[e 3, Hilo, HI 96720 / edh2025~gmail.com www.co.hawaii.hi.us/edh2025 (808)961-5288 ext.256 Comm. No.~_ Ref. To: '~~ Ref. °ate 'JAN 1~ 2009 J. Yoshimoto, Chairman Hawaii County Council January 11, 2009 Page 2 future generations to meet their needs." The SDAT Program is a community assistance program that focuses on the principles of sustainability. The EDH 2025 VisionKeepers and the Planning Department will be preparing for the arrival of an AIA multidisciplinary Team sometime during the first half of this year. The VisionKeepers look forward to your continued support of the EDH 2025 Plan. We will continue to be proactive in building collaborative partnerships and innovative practices for sustaining not only the future of Downtown Hilo, but for our communities on the Island of Hawaii. Sincerely, C/l~ Eileen O'Hara, Chair EDH 2025 VisionKeepers Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 -'Ike is Hilo C/o County of Hawaii Planning Department: 101 Pauahi Sq Suite 3, Hilo, H] 96720 edh2025@gmaiLcom www.co.hawaii.hi.us/edh2025 (508)961-8288 ext256 iJ ~nv10 ~o~town Hilo ~~025 ?~' ' •+ n \ 8h'%~f dy~ Envision Downtown Hilo 2025: A Community-Based Vision and Living Action Plan PROGRESS REPORT JULY 2007 -DECEMBER 2008 Prepared by: Marlene Murray On behalf of the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers December 2008 ~~~Viston Do~town Hilo ir% 1 The BLsriat of'tlte I'DF! POS5 Piszon(feepers rs to eurrgi~e, ~drlg inxpire, mid - ~025 ~~~ sh~eugt/ierz pal'heettcJttps zedtltiu the tmnnnmity~ to in pletaettt [ke P/rot. ~ 8'^,`~ December 2008 EDH 2025 VisionKeepers Aloha! On behalf of the FDH2O25 VisionKeepers, I am pleased to present the Envision Downtown Eileen O'Hara Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report fox the period, JHlp 2007-December 2008. If you ~na~r aze not familiar with EnVarion Domntomn Hilo 2025: ACommunity-Bared Vision acrd living /Iclion Douy straur Plan please visit our website at www.co.hawaii.hi.us/edh2025. vn-ei na~~ Even T?kauwa This report is divided into hvo sections. The first section, The VisionKeepers Progress T`ea'^fe° Report, hsts our core values, goals, and how we have worked to achieve them. We have made Sud a,AChar great strides in the areas of strengthening relationships with head Solution Partners and Kaholo Daguman building local leadership capacit}'~ This section concludes with a few highlights that we axe i Neu Erickson espec ally proud of the completion of The VuionKeeperr Guide to Implementing Yor/r Cammurrlty Diana Kul hi Plan the updating of the Action Plan Matrix, and our 2~~~'1'own Meeting which was held ov u wa , September 30, 2008. Paul Nash Kathleeln Nielsen Caleb amanaka The second section, the Statue of the Action Plan, begins with a list of our Lead Solution i Partners. Without their commitment, the Plan simply would never be realized. Their s~san cagodk dedication and fartitude is what moves the Plan forward as they work on their individual c°°myolHawafiPl=^m~g oePan ~`uas°° ~\ctions. We have also come to realize that successful implementation relies heavlly on i partnerships, more specificall}', government/commutty partnerships. Fox ceample, the eawa~l c u~?~ eg ~,~ c°°rer T,rnnami, Education, Preparation, and Aerovery Project for Downtown Hilo typifies the power of this r~ao° symbiotic collaboration. Fuxall}~, we provide a list of Actions that have been itutiated for each of Kylie Alexandra Che SLC FOCUS I\TCa S. Communib~ Planning Assistant rvlaaeoe rvtu.ray a :a ~ As we reflect back on the last pear and a half, we also look ahead to an exci[ing furore. lu early ° r, " 2009, we wdl begin gearing up fox our Five-Year Review process, where we will be taking the Plan back to the community. We look forward to continue working with our Lead Solution Partners and welcoming new ones. The VisionKeepers will carry on with our mission to it "shepherd" the Plan and ensure that it retains the intent of the commuttit~. We thank all who have contributed to advancing the Plan -especially those of you who work quietly behind the scenes and often go unrecogtilzed. We look forward to working with all of you as we move towards realising our vision for Downtown Hdo! Sincerely, '. Eileen O'Hara, Ph.D. ~~ Chair, EDH 2025 VisionKeepers Table of Contents 1 2 2 3 4 7 8 8 9 15 16 Overarching Vlslon Inside Back Cover Contact Information Back Cover Chair's Letter Table of Contents Part I -VisionKeepers Progress Report VisionKeepers VisionKeepers Core Values VisionKeepers Goals VisionKeepers Highlights Part II -Status of the Action Plan Committed Lead Solution Partners Focus Areas Summary/Next Step Appendix The New EDH 2025 Sustainability Measures Column Budgets Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 1 Part I. VisionKeepers Progress Report The Mission of the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers is to energize, guide, inspire and strengthen partnerships within the community to implement the plan. VisionKeepers Eileen O'Hara, Chair Dolly Strazar, Vice Chair Ellen Takazawa, Treasurer Sudha Achar Kaholo Daguman Neil Erickson Tiana Kaluhiwa Paul Nash Kathleen Nielsen Caleb Yamanaka Susan Gagorik, Planning Department Liaison Alex Frost, Hawaii County Resource Center Liaison Kylie Alexandra, Community Planning Assistant Marlene Murray, Recorder (PgSt~ Keith Akiyama Barbara Andersen Julie Cade Bon Andrew Chun Leah Craft William "Tip" Davis Bonnie Geiger Sonia Juvik James Leonard Jeremy McComber Alice Moon Cheryl "Quack" Moore James Morin Donna Saiki Julie Tulang Our Vision is that the community embraces, implements, and celebrates the community-based Vision and Living Action Plan. Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 2 VisionKeepers Core Values (Core Values are what we believe in and how we work together with others. They are the fundamental principles that guide our Vision and Mission.) METHODS OF ACHIEVING CORE VALUES CORE VALUES NUMBER .IULY 2007-NOVEMBER 2008 VisionKee er Monthl Meetin s 16 Executive Committee Meetin s 16 S ecial VisionKee er Meetin s 1 Build Local Leadershi Subcommittee Meetin s 57 ~ p Capacity Presentations to County Council/Planning Commission 5 Conferences, Workshops, Training (For details, please refer to VisionKeepers 17 Goal#7, a e 5 Lead Solution Partner Gatherin s 5 VisionKeeper Presentations to Lead Solution Partners 5 Lead Solution Partner Presentations at 9 VisionKee er Meetin s Encourage Partnerships and 2 Community/Government VisionKeeper/Lead Solution Partner Collaboration Meetings (Individual 38 Meetin s/A ointments VisionKeeper participation in Lead Solution 8 Partner Public Meetin s VisionKeeper participation in Planning De artment Meetin s 7 2^d Town Meetin 250 attendees 1 Press Releases 3 News a er Articles 4 Continue Community News a er Submissions 2 $ I l t t h O nvo vemen , reac , u Networking and Education Radio Interviews 3 , News a er Advertisements 3 EDH 2025 Monthly News Reports in the HDIA Newsletter 3 Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 3 VisionKeepers Goals July 2007 through June 2009 1. Strengthen relationships with Lead Solution Partners. ~In October 2007, the VisionKeepers began inviting Lead Solution Partners to make presentations at our monthly meetings. So far, eight Lead Solution Partners have presented, including the Pacific Tsunami Museum (twice), the Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group, the Wailuku River Walk Steering Committee, the Hdwai~i County Fire Department, the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association, the Hilo Farmers Market, the Department of Environmental Management, and the County Mass Transit Agency. The VisionKeepers have made numerous presentations to Lead Solution Partner representatives, boards, and committees. Beginning April 2008, a representative from the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association began attending all VisionKeepers monthly meetings. Each VisionKeeper is also a Focus Area Mentor. Besides ensuring that the Actions keep the intent of the respective Focus Area, they also provide support to Lead Solution Partners. ~In prepardtion for the Town Meeting, the VisionKeepers hosted three Lead Solution Partner Gatherings. In addition, a Debriefing Luncheon Meeting and apost-Town Meeting Gathering were held to discuss "next steps" for implementation. Z.Fuwnd, and Showcase Easy Win Projects. 1i/ The VisionKeepers secured funding from the County Council which was contracted to the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association to work on these Easy Win Projects: Hanging Baskets, an Interpretive Initiative, and revitalization of Liholiho Park in Downtown Hilo. 3. Produce a Progress Report. The July 2007-December 2008 Progress Report was completed in December 2008. !Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 4 4. Produce an Implementation Guidebook that documents our first two years and outlines "lessons learned." The VisionKeepers' Guide fo Implemenfing Your Community Plan was completed in April 2008. S. Update the Action Plan Matrix. The Revised Action Plan Matrix -Community Review Draft was completed in September 2008 and presented at the 2nd Town Meeting. Fi.Promote the EDH 2025 Plan/Logo/Information Guide ~A Speakers Bureau was established in September 2007. The EDH 2025 Information Guide and logo decals were created in November 2007, and distribution is ongoing. ~A PowerPoint presentation has been developed, which can be tailored for various audiences. The EDH 2025 website has been updated and the site is included in all promotional materials. tI/ EDH 2025 pens and reusable shopping bags were produced in July 2008, and distribution is ongoing. 7.Identify opportunities for VisionKeepers to build leadership capacity and enhance teamwork. Over 90% of the VisionKeepers have completed County of Hawaii sponsored Basic Facilitation Workshops. TWO VisionKeepers attended the Coastal Zone Management Conference in Portland, Oregon in July 2007. They also met with the Implementation Committee in Hillsboro, Oregon. Five VisionKeepers attended the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Summit on Oahu in September 2007. Several VisionKeepers attended the Public Seminar on Dynamic Planning: Charrette in Context, sponsored by the National Charrette Institute in April 2008. Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 5 8. Define the future of the VisionKeepers to best ensure implementation of the EDH 2025 Plan. The VisionKeepers continually evaluate themselves, their purpose, and , their role in implementing the EDH 2025 Plan. The Organizational Governance and Mission Statement were revised in March 2008. The VisionKeepers held a phone conference with Steven Ames, Long Range Planner/Visioning Expert Consultant, to discuss next steps. Throughout the year, the VisionKeepers discussed in what capacity they can best support the EDH 2025 Plan and have considered the possibility of evolving into another type of entity in the future. 9.Host a 2^d EDH 2025 Meeting fo showcase ongoing Actions and Easy Win projects and provide opportunities for community engagement. The 2~d Town Meeting was held on September 30, 2008 with over 250 attendees. 1~.Begin preparing for the five-year Action Plan Update Community Review Process (2009-2010). 11.Meei with Community Developmenf Plan Action Committees to distribute the Implementation Guide. The VisionKeeper's Guide to Implementing Your Community Plan was distributed to the Mayor's Office, State Office of Planning, County Council, and Planning Department Planners between May- September 2008. 12.-dentify opportunities to promote Plan implementation in government. li/ In September 2008, Kylie Alexandra, EDH 2025 Community Planning Assistant (CPA), began attending Planning Department CDP Team meetings with other Planners and CPAs. Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page b VisionKeepers Highlights: The Vi;ionKeeper's Guide to Implementing Your Community Plan was completed in April 2008. It was written to capture the first two years of implementation and the lessons learned. The Guide has been distributed to the Mayor, County Council, the Planning Department, Lead Solution Partners, the former Friends of Downtown Hilo Steering Committee, as well as other Visioning and Implementation Groups in Oregon and Australia. The Guide will also be presented to the new Community Development Pian Action Committees on Hawaii Island, as a resource guide to assist them in implementing their Community Plans. The Action Plan Matrix is now updated. In September 2007, LeAna Gloor was contracted to produce the Revised Action Plan Matrix-Community Review Draft. A year later, the project was completed and the result is a more concise, visually interesting online version of the Action Plan, which includes status reports on initiated Actions. Headings were revised and new columns were created, such as Action Type and Potential Partners. Sustainability Measures were also added and the new icons present the reader with a more comprehensible document. (See Appendix) The draft Plan will be reviewed by the community during the Five- Year Action Plan Update. The 2nd EDH 2025 Town Meeting was held on September 30, 2008 at the Historic Palace Thr+nfar Tha avant fanti earl n livahi nnnal discussion on Downtown Hilo - Its Past, Present and Future, displays by Lead Solution Partners, and lots of food and entertainment. The over 250 attendees were provided the opportunity to experience keypad polling, where they were asked several questions on what they would like to see happen in Downtown Hilo. The fully engaged audience was thrilled to see their results flashed on the screen almost instantaneously! For further information on any of the above, please visit our websife at www. c o. h a wa i i. h i. u s/ e d h 2025. Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 7 Part II. Status of the Action Plan Lead Solution Partners (LSPs) are existing community or government organizations who have committed to the Community Vision and are identified in the Plan to take the lead role for initiating or implementing an Actionls) in the Living Action Plan. Committed Lead Solution Partners Alice Moon & Company Barbara Andersen Bike Systems Advocates Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council Connections Public Charter School East Hawaii Cultural Council Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation Hawaii County Department of Public Works Hawaii County Department of Research and Development Hawaii County Fire Department Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency Hawaii County Planning Department Hawaii County Police Department Hawaii County Office of Housing and Community Development Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group Hilo Downtown Improvement Association Hilo Farmers Market Hilo Public Library Lyman Museum Palace Theater Pacific Tsunami Museum Recycle Hawaii Tropical Visions Wailuku River Walk Steering Committee YWCA of Hawaii Island During this Progress Report period, we are pleased to introduce three new Lead Solution Partners: Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce University of Hawaii at Hilo - Department of Geography and Environmental Studies State Department of Health, Healthy Hawaii Initiative TOTAL NUMBER OF LEAD SOLUTION PARTNERS: 30 'Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 8 VISION FOCUS AREA 1 Creating Economic Vitality Total Actions Initiated (12) Total Actions (23) o s to is zo zs Initiated Actions 1.11 Expand Hele-On routes/stops 1.13 Launch downtown circulating shuttle (~+sy W:n--see pg I I 1.14 Provide bicycle racks and related amenities on buses and in Park and Ride areas 1.33 Promote existing and develop new tax incentives for Downtown property owners and businesses 1.34 Explore the creation of a Business Improvement District 1.51 Support and market existing events and festivals, such as Hawai'i's World Heritage Festival, Downtown Ho'olaulea, and County Band Concerts 1.52 Coordinate study on economic impact of events and festivals The Hilo Farmers Market Special Management Area application was approved by the Planning Department. 1.53 Coordinate with and market to draw in large events' visitors All Hele-On Buses are now 1.54 Support the development of new festivals and events, equipped with bicycle racks. such as the Agricultural Festival and Expo 1.71 Establish a permanent Farmers Market 1.72 Develop partnerships to promote unique food, arts, crafts, and locally grown products 1.73 Develop and promote marketing campaign for Downtown Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 9 V[SION FOCUS RSA 2 Preserving Our Environment Total Actions Initiated (13) Total Actions (23) 0 5 io is zo zs Initiated Actions 2.11 Develop a pilot clean-up project to increase visibility of the Wailuku River 2.12 Review existing landscape design plan/or develop new plan to include consideration for connecting bikeways, paths or lanes 2.13 Develop a comprehensive system of connected trails and parks along Hilo Bay from Wailuku River to the Pier* 2.21 Establish a photo inventory of existing view planes and other relevant data bases 2.32 Develop a system of bike lanes 2.41 Establish a water quality testing program 2.42 Explore alternative methods to clean the bay and improve water circulation, including options to alter the breakwater 2.45 Coordinate storm drain stenciling and community education about pollution impacts Hanging Baskets were installed on four decorative light posts. 2.46 Facilitate community education about the Hilo Bay Watershed and Hilo Bay* 2.52 Create programs that educate residents and businesses on how to increase recycling and reduce waste 2.53 Install and maintain trash receptacles which have option to sort recycling 2.54 Develop incentives for businesses to recycle ,2.63 Develop community gardens and pocket parks (Euti. R'in--see pg >> `indicates New Action Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 10 VISION FOCUS AREA 3 Strengthening and Sustaining our Community Total Actions 42% 'ti Initiated (5) Total Actions (1Z) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Initiated Actions 3.12 Develop programs as warranted based on survey 3.24 Host EDH 2025 Town Meetings to showcase ongoing actions, deliver progress reports to the community, and provide public engagement opportunities in accordance with a dynamic Living Action Plan* 3.41 Establish a community history project that includes an oral history 3.42 Promote walking tours of downtown 3.51 Provide emergency shelter options for homeless community - Easy Win -Vision-friendly activities or doable projects that depend on community involvement and where community is the ' primary beneficiary. These projects are visible and can be organized and accomplished simply, inexpensively and quickly -- ideally in less than one year. * Indicates New Action Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 11 The 2nd EDH 2025 Town Meeting was held on September 30, 2008. VISION FOCUS ARFr1 4 Enhancing Education, Culture and the Arts Completed Actions (1) Total Actions Initiated (3) Total Actions ~8) 0 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 Initiated Actions 4.12 Maintain and promote a master calendar of community events Web site 4.22 Conduct a comprehensive assessment of interpretive and other signage needs (Easy Nu.}see pg 1 1 4.33 Promote greater library participation in community events and activities Completed Action 4.11 Develop a coordinated effort of community partnerships and cooperative efforts related to education, culture, and the arts The Hilo Public Library features several community events throughoutthe year, such as the Children's Summer Reading Program and the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble. iEnVision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 12 vis>oN rocUS ,~x>/~ s Promoting Health and Safety Completed Actions (1) Total Actions U°° Initiate Initiated (3) Total Actions (10) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Initiated Actions 5.11 Develop an emergency response plan for businesses and facilities 5.12 Develop and deliver an educational program on all hazards preparedness 5.14 Develop and conduct a tsunami education, preparation, evacuation, and recovery program for both Pacific-wide and locally-generated tsunamis* 5.22 Promote a more visible police presence 5.23 Develop a comprehensive street lighting program including alternative technologies (e.g. photovoltaic) (13nsy ~Vin~-see pg 11 Completed Action 5.31 Expand program to install curb cuts in sidewalks * indicatesNew Action -!~ 3 A police substation at the Bus Terminal substantially increases police presence downtown. Curb cuts increase accessibility in Downtown Hilo. Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 13 VISION FOCUS AREA G Managing Growth Completed Actions (2) Total Actions Initiated (2) Total Actions (10) 0 2 4 6 8 1 0 12 Initiated Actions 6.22 Identify and develop potential parking alternatives 6.51 Research, develop, and publicize incentives for developer to provide horJSing in Downtown Completed Actions 6.11 Develop a pilot project using an event such as "First Fridays" for avehicle-free area 6.32 Evaluate the EDH 2025 Living Action Plan and its consistency with recognized sustainable planning strategies .:~~~~I .~„ 20°° Initia ed Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 14 The Department of Public Works removed the traffic circle on Kamehameha Avenue and created thirteen additional parking spaces. Visual Summary for All Actions Completed Actions (4) Total Actions 44% In'ei ed Initiated (38) Total Actions (86) 0 20 40 60 80 100 Status reports for initiated and completed Actions are available online by visiting our website at: www.co.hawaii.hi.us/edh2025 (Select the appropriate Focus Area and click on fhe Action number.) Next Step... Five Year Action Plan Update (2009-2010) The EDH 2025 Plan has come to life since its original inception four years ago. Early in 2009, we will begin the five (5) year Action Plan Update which will include a comprehensive community-review process for the six (b) Focus Areas. Many new and inspiring strategies and actions have come to our attention. It will be an exciting process as we strive to achieve sustainability for Downtown Hilo! Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 15 Appendix Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers Progress Report July 2007-December 2008 Page 16 The New EDH 2025 sustainability Measures Column A sustainable Downtown Hilo is one that meets the needs of those of the present without compromising our ability to meet the needs and opportunities of future generations. Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 strives towards a sustainable urban model so as to ensure that the choices we make today not only enhance our quality of life, but also do not compromise our children's, or our grandchildren's, future. Our principles of sustainability encompass the big picture, whether we are evaluating our economy, our ecological footprint, or our personal health. To create and maintain a sustainable Downtown Hilo is critical to the larger health and future prosperity of the greater Hilo area and the Island of Hawaii itself. To encourage sustainable implementation, we embrace the two core values: firstly, implementation is built upon a foundation of diverse stakeholder involvement which provides collaborative dialogue on key topics and issues of concern to the community. Secondly, we strive to build local leadership capacity to ensure that actions can be initiated and implemented. With those values in mind, the sustainability Measures column has been created to ensure that the En Vision Downtown Hilo 2025 Living Action Plan is progressive with recognized planning strategies and industry 'best practices,' and to provide a prioritization tool in which to evaluate the specific actions of the Plan. We consulted with a variety of respected resources in order to custom-fit 10 measures that encompass the diverse elements of sustainability with the unique needs of Downtown Hilo. The sustainability Measures provide tools for shaping sustainably-oriented implementation. They direct us to reassess current standards and guidelines to ensure that they too evolve in accordance with a sustainable focus; for example, to allow wide, covered sidewalks that will enhance walkability and access. Recognizing specific actions as sustainably crucial will enable community stakeholders, Lead Solution Partners, and funding organizations to clearly identify which actions are interconnected, and which actions have been prioritized as fundamental for Next Step development. For funding purposes, the column will aid users in identifying which actions relate to basic sustainability principles, thus ensuring that the project is in line with their particular objective. Below are the 10 sustainability Measures. Notice that each sustainability Measure has a corresponding icon which will appear in the matrix column to signify that it fit into the measure's criteria. Any actions which contain several icons are considered sustainably-focused and warrant priority implementation. Updated 6.17.2008 Mixed-Use Development. This measure highlights actions which promote, develop, or enhance a variety of land uses within the downtown area. For our purposes, mixed-use development refers to the practice of mixing retail, residential, and office space uses within the specific area of Downtown Hilo. The most common example of mixed-use can be seen in buildings which contain storefronts at ground level and office space or apartment residencies in the floors above. Promoting mixed-use development enables the downtown to develop a dense urban fabric, it can enhance economic vitality, it increases safety through an "eyes on the street" approach, and it creates a downtown core where essential services are close and accessible. This measure is highlighted within these recognized strategies: Smart Growth, New Urbanism, and True Urbanism. Q Multi-modal Transportation. This measure highlights actions that promote a variety of transportation options such as public transit, shuttle service, park-and- ride options, private vehicles, pedestrians, scooters, bicycles, rollerblades, etc. Downtown Hilo should bean area of "complete streets" which are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Actions will receive this icon if they promote alternative modes of transportation that will contribute to a decrease of private vehicle congestion in the downtown urban core, and actions that ensure that pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and bus riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move on and cross our downtown streets. This measure is highlighted within these recognized strategies: Smart Growth, New Urbanism, New Pedestrianism, Transit-Oriented Development, Complete Streets, and True Urbanism. ~° Healthy Living 8 Walkability. This measure recognizes that an active and U economically healthy downtown is directly related to residents with healthy and active lifestyles. We recognize that vital goods and services within close proximities will enable and encourage walking and other forms of physically active transport, and can contribute to decreased vehicle congestion in the downtown area. This icon will highlight actions that promote active living, pedestrian-oriented and pedestrian-priority streets, a downtown core of short distances, and other health-promoting projects. Design elements of pedestrian- , oriented streets utilize traffic-calming methods such as curving roadways, medians, traffic "bubbles," crosswalk pavers, planter boxes, eaves which protect pedestrians from rain, wide sidewalks, plenty of crosswalks, and benches. Updated 6.17.2008 This measure is highlighted within these recognized strategies: Smart Growth, New Urbanism, New Pedestrianism, Transit-Oriented Development, Complete Streets, and True Urbanism. Earth-Friendly. We believe that a sustainable society is environmentally pro- activeand seeks to find a balance with its natural surroundings. This measure focuses on projects that are environmentally sensitive, particularly in regards to resource conservation and the utilization of renewable energy sources. This icon will appear on actions related to environmentally-conscious projects such as photovoltaic systems jincluding street lightingj, curbside recycling programs, street trees, bioswales jto reduce stormwater runoffj, rainwater harvesting, stormwater reclamation, and environmental education programs, events, and studies. This measure is inspired by principles within New Urbanism 8. the Hawaii 2050 Plan. Green Building 8 Infrastructure. This measure highlights projects which employ recognized green building strategies for new construction, community infrastructure, or the remodeling of existing buildings. Green building and infrastructure standards are focused on reducing the impact of the built environment on the natural environment, with a particular emphasis on human health and the overarching life cycle costs of development. In 2006, Hawaii State Law mandated that new State buildings follow green building standards (LEEDJ, and also required that Hawaii counties promote green building projects. To qualify for this icon, the action project must adhere to at least LEED-Silver standards. Civic Gathering Spaces. This measure highlights public gathering spaces that ~~'~~" draw us together and enhance our community. In following the ancient tradition of a town square or a central market place serving as the vital hub of a city, we want to celebrate actions that will enhance civic gathering spaces and promote gathering events in the downtown area. An action will receive this icon if it directly contributes to the promotion of existing or new civic gathering spaces or events. This measure was inspired by a combination of principles within True Urbanism. Parks & Natural Spaces. This measure recognizes actions that promote the development, expansion, and maintenance of downtown parks and natural spaces, including pocket-parks, the urban treescape, and natural view planes. Updated 6.17.2008 By enhancing our urban parks and open spaces, we can protect sensitive environmental areas near the bay, employ natural flood and erosion control strategies, moderate ambient air temperatures from the heat-island effect, increase property values, and create a pleasant and attractive downtown experience that will add to our quality of life. This measure is an adaptation of a Smart Growth principle. Ohana Tradition. The Hawaiian culture is centered around the ohana, which extends toward the greater community as we acknowledge our interdependent relationships with those around us. We believe that our downtown's true measurement of success relates to a prioritization of our children and a true dedication to our seniors, and that by focusing on our community ohana, we honor the values of our host-culture. This measure focuses on the downtown area being a safe and healthy place for the entire family -from the kupuna to the keiki. To that end, we want our downtown to reflect a celebratory atmosphere where the child in all of us feels safe to play, learn, interact, and explore. This icon will appear on actions that relate to cultural programs, youth and senior activities, after-school programs, programs & events that promote art/ music/theater, pedestrian safety concerns for example, programs to ensure safe walking routes to schools), crime prevention, and access issues. This measure was inspired by True Urbanism, the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan, and Complete Streets. 4 Equitable Access. We believe that all residents and visitors to Downtown Hilo should be free of economic, social, or physical obstacles to downtown services and amenities. This measure will acknowledge actions that ensure that our downtown is a fair space that is considerate and appreciative of the diversity of the human experience. Examples of the type of actions that relate to equitable access are: signs which utilize meaningful icons redundant with textual information, smooth ground surfaces, ramps, curb cuts, and appropridte non- English language usage in signs. This measure was inspired and adapted from the principles of Universal Design, The Portland Plan, and Complete Streets. -`~r,~~ Heart of Hilo. This measure highlights the philosophy that Downtown Hilo is the ,~ heart of Hilo. This measure ensures that Downtown Hilo remains a focal point of activity and reminds us that the presence of people underlies a sustainable Updated 6.17.2008 society. Actions that directly contribute to creating an energetic and vibrant downtown area that will enrich and uplift our human experience will receive this icon. Examples include: visible art such as murals and sculptures, beautification projects, sidewalk cafes, performing arts, and outdoor entertainment. This measure was inspired and adapted from principles in Smart Growth, New Urbanism, and True Urbanism. 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Our hometown, Downtown Hilo, is a welcoming neighborhood like no other - a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information on the Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 Living Action Plan... Visit our website: WWW.CO.hQWQ11.h1.US/edh2O25 Email: edh2025@amail.com Call: (808) 961-8288, ext#256 it env-~ n ~~B'ntown M~~o °®025 aF •~~ o ` 9 ~t~~J m Write: EDH 2025 VisionKeepers c/o County of Hawaii Planning-Department 101 Pauahi St. Suite#3 Hilo, HI 96720