HomeMy WebLinkAboutHHF Planners - OH.2 Community Planning (Environmental Assessment)Submitted to
Ms. Susan Kunz, Administrator
Housing and Community Development
Submitted for
OH.1 » COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community Engagement, Strategic Planning)
OH.2 » COMMUNITY PLANNING
(Environmental Assessment)
County of Hawai‘i
QUALIFICATIONS for
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025
JUNE 30, 2024
Pacific Guardian Center | 733 Bishop Street, Suite 2590 | Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Telephone: 808.545.2055 | Facsimile: 808.545.2050 | www.hhf.com | email: info@hhf.com
June 30, 2024
Ms. Susan Kunz, Administrator
Housing and Community Development, County of Hawai‘i
1990 Kino‘ole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Dear Ms. Kunz:
Letter of Interest
OH.1: Community Planning
(Community Engagement, Strategic Planning)
OH.2: Community Planning
(Environmental Assessment)
HHF Planners (HHF) is pleased to submit qualifications to Housing and Community Development for
the 2024–2025 fiscal year. HHF is a Honolulu-based firm with over 40 years of experience providing
planning and design services throughout the State of Hawai‘i. Our firm has a strong record of
delivering a broad range of community and regional long range and strategic planning services as well
as a high level of expertise in multimodal transportation planning. In our 330 form we have included
information on our key personnel and representative project work highlighting this experience.
If selected for any County of Hawai‘i, Planning Department projects, our present workload and
available staff will allow us to perform expert services in a timely and efficient manner. Please contact
me with any questions regarding this submittal at 457-3165, or email me at dsjoblom@hhf.com.
Sincerely,
HHF PLANNERS
Dane Sjoblom
Vice President
Enclosures
Federal Form 330
1) The name of the firm or person, contact information including email address,
the principal place of business, and location of all of its offices
2) The age of the firm and its average number of employees over the past five years
3) The education, training, and qualifications of the individual, or if a firm, its key employees
4) List of recent work
STANDARD FORM 330 (REV. 7/2021)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES QUALIFICATIONS
PART I – SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
A.SERVICE CATEGORY INFORMATION
1. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)Qualifications to Provide Planning Services to the County of Hawai‘i Planning Department for FY2025
2. PUBLIC NOTICE DATE 3. SOLICITATION OR PROJECT NUMBERJune 1, 2024 n/a
B.POINT OF CONTACT
4. NAME AND TITLE
Dane Sjoblom, Vice President
5. NAME OF FIRMHelber Hastert & Fee, Planners, Inc. DBA HHF Planners
6. TELEPHONE NUMBER 7. FAX NUMBER 8. E-MAIL ADDRESS(808)457-3165 (808)545-2050 dsjoblom@hhf.com
C. PROPOSED TEAM
(Complete this section for the prime contractor and all key subcontractors.) PRIME J-VPARTNER SUBCON-TRACTOR9. FIRM NAME 10. ADDRESS 11. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT
a
HHF Planners
z CHECK IF BRANCH OFFICE
733 Bishop St. Ste.2590
Honolulu, HI 96813
Community Planning
D. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART X (Attached) See following page
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SUPPORT SERVICES – SUBCONSULTANTS TYPICALLY ENGAGED
Architecture
RMA Architects Inc.
AHL
MASON
Civil Engineering
Coffman Engineers
Environmental Engineering/Geology
Element Environmental, LLC
Ocean/Coastal Engineering
Sea Engineering, Inc.
Structural Engineering
Moffatt & Nichol
Martin, Chock & Carden
Marine and Terrestrial Biology
AECOS, Inc.
Cultural Resources/Archaeology/
Community Outreach & Engagement
Honua Consulting
‘Āina Archaeology
Botany
Maya LeGrande
Traffic Engineering
Austin, Tsutsumi & Associates, Inc.
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
*Dane Sjoblom, AICP
PROJECT MANAGERS
PRINCIPALS *Key Personnel Identified in Section E.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN/
SITE PLANNINGPLANNERS
GRAPHICS/
GIS CAD SUPPORT
Zachary Young, AICP,
LEED Green Associate
Rebecca Ribe
Annika Feaman
Jason Chun
Geoffry Spangler, AICP
Dayea Shim, AICP
Jill Chillingworth
Olga Douglas
Ryan Masuda
Alex Felix
Diane Yamamoto
Catherine Chong
*Gail Renard, LEED AP
Shelley Franklin, AICP, LEED AP BD+C and ND
*Corlyn Orr
*Leslie Kurisaki
Tina Bushnell, LEED Green Associate
Lisa Imata
Richard Quinn, RLA, ASLA, LEED AP
Tom Fee, AICP, LEED AP ND
George “Rob” James, AICP
Wendie R. McAllaster, RLA, ASLA *Scott Ezer
*John Hagihara, AICP
*Robyn Sweesy, ASLA, LEED AP
Jerilyn Hanohano, AICP
Gene Yong, AICP
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 330 (7/2021)
E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT
12. NAME 13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14. YEARS EXPERIENCE
Dane Sjoblom
AICP Principal-in-Charge
a. TOTAL b. WITH CURRENT FIRM
16 14
15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)
Helber Hastert & Fee, Planners, Inc. DBA HHF Planners, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline)
MA/Urban and Regional Planning
BA/Cultural Anthropology
18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)American Institute of Certified Planners American Planning Association
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
•16 years of experience managing facilities assessment/management, master planning, and NEPAenvironmental projects for State, County, and Federal clients in Hawaii and the US Territories•Award-winning climate change vulnerability assessment and hazard mitigation and resilience planning expertise
19. RELEVANT PROJECTS
a.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
City and County of Honolulu Long-Term Disaster Recovery Plan
Islandwide, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2024 ICRP
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-Charge of community engagement for the Civix-led effort to develop the City's first Long-Term Disaster Recovery Plan.
The plan will provide a framework for smart and inclusive recovery related to the rebuilding of housing, businesses, health and social
services, economy, natural and cultural resources after a disaster event. Project Cost: $164K
b.
(1)TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Medical Facility Maintenance Root Cause Analysis
American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Palau, and the Republic of
the Marshall Islands
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2023 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project Manager for a Root Cause Analysis of maintenance challenges faced by nine hospitals in the U.S. Pacific Territories and the
Freely Associated States. Mr. Sjoblom created site reports for each hospital with recommendations for improvements to facility
maintenance programs, designs, and construction methods and management practices. The reports also identified overarching
actions needed to sustain long-term improvements. Project Cost: $855K
c.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Office of Insular Affairs Insular ABCs Initiative Phase 3
American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2022 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project Manager for development of comprehensive facility inventory and condition database, condition assessment, cost estimates,
and execution of $20M in improvement projects at the 115 public schools in four U.S. territories. Mr. Sjoblom analyzed asset
management practices and made recommendations for improvements. Facility Master Plans were created for two of the territories
that opted in for additional asset management support. NEPA-compliant environmental reviews were conducted, with extensive
local and federal agency consultation to ensure compliance with natural, cultural, and historical resource requirements in the
execution of projects with the use of federal funds. Project Cost: $5.3M
d.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Climate Related Vulnerability Assessment for Transportation Infrastructure:
American Samoa
American Samoa
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2020 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-Charge of a study to assess the vulnerability of American Samoa’s transportation assets to climate related hazards and,
in addition to environmental factors, assessing social characteristics that influence community resilience to climate related hazards
to inform mitigation project considerations. Effort involved broad research on potential climate-related impacts, the creation of
vulnerability indices and adaption strategies for public transportation systems, interviews with American Samoa stakeholders and
regional subject matter experts, and two onsite stakeholder workshops held in June and October 2019. Project Cost: $97K
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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 330 (7/2021)
e.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Honolulu Multi-Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update
Islandwide, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2019 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for public engagement assistance and plan integration analysis to measure the extent to which natural hazards are
considered in general and community land use policies and recommend additions to help establish hazard resilience as a key factor
in future development and community planning. Focus areas included development regulations, land acquisition/transfer, financial
incentives, land use analysis and permitting, public facilities, post-disaster reconstruction, and capital improvements.
Project Cost: $42K
f.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Hawai‘i County Hazard Mitigation Update
Hawai‘i Island
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2015 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for a comprehensive plan to establish hazard resilience as an overarching value of the community and provide the
opportunity to continuously manage development in a way that does not lead to increased hazard vulnerability. A review of all
sections of the previous County General Plan was done and recommendations for revisions were made to more accurately capture
the County’s position on addressing potential hazards with regard to the local regulation of land use. Key sections included
Economy, Energy, Natural Hazards, Housing, Public Facilities, Public Utilities, Transportation, and Land Use. Project Cost: $180K
g.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Installation Climate Resilience Plan ICRP)
Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
Ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-Charge of an expansive study to analyze potential climate-related and other natural hazard risks to Marine Corps assets
and equipment at five installation areas that comprise Camp Blaz on Guam. The ICRP team is collaborating with related department
contacts within the Department of Defense and the Government of Guam to identify action alternatives to mitigate or reduce
associated risks. Mr. Sjoblom is leading extensive stakeholder engagement, documenting lessons learned from MCB Camp Blaz and
other locations, identifying future risks and threats, and preparing cost-benefit analyses to determine priority project
recommendations. The ICRP is being prepared in compliance with 10 U.S.C. § 2864, per DoD Directive 4715.21 and Public Law No:
116-92, using the Climate Change Installation Adaptation and Resilience Handbook and NAVFAC Resiliency Guide).
Project Cost: $547K
h.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kaneohe Yacht Club Due Diligence and Master Plan
Kaneohe, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
Ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-Charge of due diligence and master planning analyses to assist the Board of Directors and general membership to
establish a shared vision for goals and objectives of future capital improvements that advance the core mission and functions of the
yacht club. Due diligence efforts include compiling existing land use planning and development conditions and documenting
potential permits, approvals, and consultations needed for project development. Plan completion will bolster the yacht club’s ability
to uphold their Corporate Charter, maximize core functions, and ensure that it can continue to prosper at its current site.
Project Cost: $221K
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 330 (7/2021)
E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT
12. NAME 13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14. YEARS EXPERIENCE
Scott Ezer Principal
a. TOTAL b. WITH CURRENT FIRM
46 35
15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)
Helber Hastert & Fee, Planners, Inc. DBA HHF Planners, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline)MA/Urban and Regional Planning
BS/Sociology
18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
•40+ years of experience managing a wide range of community planning, land use, entitlement
and environmental planning projects in all counties of Hawai‘i
•Significant experience managing complex, high visibility environmental and community-
based planning projects
•Federal agency consultation support in Hawai‘i (ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106, EFH
assessments, CZMA consistency reviews, EO 11988 Floodplain Management)
19. RELEVANT PROJECTS
a.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kea‘au-Mountain View Public Library EA
Kea‘au, Hawai‘i Island
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
Ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-charge of an EA for a new 13,900 square foot public library on a 1.7-acre site adjacent to the Kea‘au Middle School.
The library will replace the existing Kea‘au and Mountain View libraries which are unable to meet current standards for space,
facilities, and technology. Project Cost: $255K
b.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Remove & Replace
Park Maintenance Facilities EA
Hōnaunau, Hawai‘i Island
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
Ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-of a NEPA EA for a project to relocate existing maintenance and resource management functions from their current
location in substandard facilities in an area known to contain archaeological resources, to new facilities at a more suitable location.
Project Cost: $138K
c.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Hilo Bayfront Trails Master Plan
Hilo, Hawai‘i Island
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2009 under construction
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-charge of a master plan for a three-mile trail system to connect 700 acres from Hilo Harbor to historic downtown Hilo.
The trail includes a combination of shared use paths, existing and proposed bikeways, bicycle lanes, and existing and proposed
pedestrian walkways. The final trail alignment was informed to a high degree by community input and a diverse advisory
committee. Trail construction is currently underway. Project Cost: $163K
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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 330 (7/2021)
d.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kahalu‘u Ma Kai Education and Cultural Center Environmental
Assessment (EA)
Kahalu‘u, North Kona, Hawai‘i Island
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2015 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager / principal author of a State EA and SMA Use Permit in support of Kamehameha Schools’ plan to redevelop the
former Keauhou Beach Resort into an educational complex supporting ‘āina-based instruction and cultural practices. The culturally
significant shoreline site (five on-site heiau) included wetlands, endangered plants, springs, tide pools, and flooding that required
environmental planning to minimize effects and support restoration. Federal requirements included NHPA Section 106 and ESA
Section 7 consultations as part of a USACE Permit. Community consultations included several community meetings, meetings with
stakeholders, native Hawaiian organizations and lineal descendants, and close coordination with agencies. Project Cost: $879K
e.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery Expansion Project EIS and Land
Use District Boundary Amendment
Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2020 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-charge of a State EIS accepted by the State Land Use Commission as part of a district boundary amendment petition
the cemetery expansion of Hawaiian Memorial Park. The project includes: 1) 28-acre cemetery expansion; 2) 14-acre Cultural
Preserve; and 3) a conservation easement for remaining undeveloped areas. Planning efforts include site planning, community
consultations, addressing historic sites, endangered species, land use planning, environmental planning to address a wide range of
community issues, and coordinating with the broader project team of land use attorneys and 12 technical subconsultants. Project
Cost: $768K
f.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Honolulu General Plan Update
Islandwide, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2018 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-charge and public meeting facilitator for the most recent update of the General Plan for the City and .County of
Honolulu. Project focused on specific subject areas (tourism, agriculture, affordable housing, sustainability, commercial/industrial
property). Project components included convening focus group meetings for specific subject areas, preparing issues papers for 11
different subjects, organizing public input via community meetings and on-line participation. Project Cost: $395K
g.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
O‘ahu Important Agricultural Lands Identification and Mapping
Islandwide, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2018 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Principal-in-charge and public meeting facilitator of the effort to provide technical basis for identifying Important Agricultural Land
on O‘ahu. Work required operationalizing criteria established in Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, identifying data sources to be utilized by
Geographic Information System, and mapping data. Working with the County Department of Planning and Permitting, the
consultant selected a technical advisory committee (TAC) and worked with the TAC to operationalize criteria and select appropriate
data sources. The TAC met 6 times over 8 months. Phase 2 focused on public outreach: stakeholder meetings, community meetings,
a project website, and a GIS Map Viewer tool to share project maps and criteria used to identify lands that qualify for IAL
designation. Project Cost: $200K (Phase 1) and $150K (Phase 2)
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 330 (7/2021)
E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT
12. NAME 13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14. YEARS EXPERIENCE
John Hagihara
AICP Principal
a. TOTAL b. WITH CURRENT FIRM
12 11
15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)
Helber Hastert & Fee, Planners, Inc. DBA HHF Planners, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline)
MA/Urban and Regional Planning
BA/Economics
18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
•10 years of experience managing and preparing NEPA documents for a range of projects in
Hawai‘i and on Guam
•Specialized expertise in multimodal transportation planning
•Federal agency consultation support in Hawai‘i (ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106, EFH
assessments, CZMA consistency reviews, EO 11988 Floodplain Management)
19. RELEVANT PROJECTS
a.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
O‘ahu Bike Plan Update
Islandwide
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2019 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for the update of the current update of the bike master plan. HHF worked closely with the City Department of
Transportation Services Complete Streets team in developing level of stress typologies and ensuring the complete streets projects
are closely integrated with the regional bikeway network. HHF led a series of regional community meetings, with all information
also available on a project website and via Facebook Live. Project Cost: $250K
b.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Honolulu Bikeshare Planning
Honolulu, Hawai‘i
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2017 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager of a collaborative effort with locally formed non-profit Bikeshare Hawaii (Biki) and Toole Design Group to plan a
150 station bike share system in urban Honolulu. The project included extensive community engagement to solicit input on the
proposed station locations, detailed site analysis to move the stations through the permitting process, and close coordination
with multiple City and County of Honolulu departments (DTS, DPP, and DFM). Project Cost: $45K
c.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Wailele Stream Flood Risk Management Project
La‘ie, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2016 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager of a flood risk management feasibility study. Planning process included organizing and executing a project
scoping charrette consisting of federal agency representatives, county, state, and local residents. HHF's multidisciplinary
subconsultant team developed and evaluated a range of measures and alternatives and identified a Tentatively Selected Plan
based on several criteria (economic, potential environmental and cultural impact, socioeconomic resources). Project Cost: $366K
d.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Ke‘eaumoku Complete Streets
Honolulu, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
Ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager of a Complete Streets plan balancing the needs of people of all ages, abilities, and choice of transportation.
The project team has led extensive community outreach to businesses and stakeholders along the corridor, as well as an online
questionnaire and online community map which generated over 500 responses from the community. This feedback, coupled with
vehicle traffic and turning data will inform development of two alternative street designs and the refinement of design concepts
before they are presented to stakeholders and the public for another round of feedback. Project Cost: $400K
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e.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Hele Kākou Kahului
Kahului, Maui
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
Ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for the effort to identify roadway safety improvements that encourage active modes of transportation in Kahului.
This pilot project includes development of a wayfinding signage manual to guide the implementation of wayfinding improvements
around the County. Proposed roadway safety improvements will focus on key routes identified and will complement Complete
Streets implementation projects recently completed or underway. The project has included extensive secondary research,
consultation with a range of stakeholders, and the use of online workshops, surveys, and interactive maps. Project Cost: $200K
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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT
12. NAME 13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14. YEARS EXPERIENCE
Gail Renard
LEED AP Project Manager
a. TOTAL b. WITH CURRENT FIRM
34 34
15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)
Helber Hastert & Fee, Planners, Inc. DBA HHF Planners, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline)
BA/International Relations
18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)
American Planning Association, Hawai‘i Chapter US Green Building Council
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
•30+ years of experience managing and preparing NEPA and HRS 343 documents for a range of
projects in Hawai‘i and across the Pacific Region
•Federal agency consultation support in Hawai‘i and Guam (ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106,
EFH assessments, CZMA consistency reviews, EO 11988 Floodplain Management)
•Managed and prepared 15 NEPA EIS/EA documents and 11 HEPA EIS/EAs including the Koa
Ridge Ma kai – Waiawa Development EIS, one of the most high profile environmental projects
on O‘ahu in the past decade
19. RELEVANT PROJECTS
a.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Remove & Replace
Park Maintenance Facilities EA
Pearl City, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2023 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project Manager and principal author of NEPA EA for a National Park Service project to relocate existing maintenance and resource
management functions from their current location in substandard facilities in a coastal area known to contain archeological
resources to new facilities at an upland location. HHF evaluated impacts on key environmental issue areas in three NPS-owned
project sites (two within the main Park boundaries and one site three miles mauka); prepared materials in support of the project’s
ESA Section 7 consultation; prepared NEPA scoping meeting graphic materials; oversaw biological surveys of all three sites; and
prepared the Finding of No Significant Impact and Non-Impairment Determination for the NPS. Project Cost: $138K
b.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kawaihae Harbor Repair of Ramp and Dolphins EA
Kawaihae, Hawai‘i Island
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager and author of a NEPA EA for repair of berthing and mooring infrastructure at U.S. Army vessel mooring facilities at
Kawaihae Harbor that support training at the Pohakuloa Training Area. Key environmental issues included NHPA Section 106, ESA
Section 7, and EFH consultations. Managed the architectural historian’s significance evaluation to support the NHPA Section 106
consultation, prepared CZMA consistency determination, and obtained and addressed public comments. . Project Cost: $97K
c.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Hana Harbor Pier Deck Removal EIS
Maui
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2018 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for a project to demolish and replace the 90+ year old Hāna Pier. A prior assessment determined the pier to be
beyond repair, and several alternative design schemes were examined for future consideration. HHF prepared an HRS Chapter 343
EIS for the State Department of Transportation, Harbors Division that was accepted by the Governor in 2019 Services include
preliminary assessments, community planning and consultations, biological and engineering studies, and State environmental
documentation preparation and processing. Project Cost: $560K
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d.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Waiawa Water Transmission Main Replacement EA
Pearl City, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2017 under construction
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project Manager / principal author of NEPA EA for replacement of Navy’s primary potable water transmission main serving Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Ms. Renard prepared the Navy’s NEPA Notification Letter, CZMA Consistency Determination, and EO
11988 Floodplain Management compliance materials to support NEPA requirements. The project required extensive support of and
coordination with NAVFAC Pacific and State and County agencies to determine whether an HRS, Chapter 343-compliant EA would
be required. HHF also supported the project’s NHPA Section 106 consultation and prepared a Cultural Impact Assessment for the
action. The project has been awarded for construction. Project Cost: $167K
e.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kewalo Basin Improvements EIS, SMA, Conservation District Use
Permit
Honolulu, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2017 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager / principal author of HRS Chapter 343 EIS and Zone Change application for a range of improvements to the 22-acre
Kewalo Basin. Now owned by the State of Hawai‘i Community Development Authority, Kewalo Basin will receive upgrades for
water, electric, and wastewater systems, and will have the existing dock system removed and replaced with new docks that
increase the number of slips from 143 to 250. The EIS included studies on water quality, marine biology, archaeology, cultural
impacts, historic resources, traffic, and marine acoustics. Project Cost: $365K
f.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Marine Corps Training Area Bellows Cattle Grazing Feasibility Study
Waimānalo, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2014 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project Manager / principal author of a feasibility study evaluating the viability of using cattle grazing to control fire-prone grasses
on 600 acres of Department of Defense training lands on O‘ahu as a sustainable alternative to mechanical or herbicidal vegetation
controls. HHF analyzed vegetation type, sensitive natural and cultural resources, utilities, environmental hazards, and training
activities. HHF also validated the market for cattle grazing at the site, created implementation and operational plans, and
developed order of magnitude costs. Project Cost: $171K
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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT
12. NAME 13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14. YEARS EXPERIENCE
Leslie Kurisaki Project Manager
a. TOTAL b. WITH CURRENT FIRM
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15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)
Helber Hastert & Fee, Planners, Inc. DBA HHF Planners, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline)
MA/Urban and Regional Planning
BA/Communications
MA/Urban and Regional Planning
BA/Communications
18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)
American Planning Association
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
•35+ years of experience managing a wide range of land use entitlement and environmental
planning projects in Hawai‘i and across the Pacific Region
•Federal agency consultation support in Hawai‘i (ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106, EFH
assessments, CZMA consistency reviews, EO 11988 Floodplain Management)
19. RELEVANT PROJECTS
a.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kea‘au – Mountain View Public Library EA
Honolulu Harbor, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager of an EA for a new 13,900 square foot public library on a 1.7-acre site adjacent to the Keaau Middle School. The
library will replace the existing Kea‘au and Mountain View libraries which are unable to meet current standards for space, facilities,
and technology. Project Cost: $255K
b.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Waimānalo Research Station Master Plan and EA
Waimānalo, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2022
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for an update to the master plan and preparation of a Chapter 343 HRS EA for the proposed 283-acre University of
Hawai‘i, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resource Research Station site. The Project Area is currently vacant/fallow, and
will be leased from the State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Project Cost: $350K
c.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kawainui-Hāmākua Marsh Complex Master Plan and EIS
Kailua, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Contributing author of a comprehensive update to the DLNR DOFAW master plan for the preservation of the 1,000-acre marsh
complex, as well as an EIS. The project team worked closely with several Native Hawaiian practitioners and cultural groups who are
active stewards of the land and helped to coordinate extensive community engagement with DOFAW and the Department of State
Parks. Project Cost: $539K
d.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Board of Water Supply Beretania Complex Redevelopment EIS
Honolulu, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager and primary author of an EIS for the proposed redevelopment of a portion of the BWS Beretania Complex. The EIS
will evaluate three potential development scenarios which were developed based on market and zoning analysis. The actual
development on the site will be determined by and implemented by the selected developer. Project Cost: $458K
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e.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kealia Mauka Homesites Environmental Impact Statement / State
Land Use District Boundary Amendment / County Zoning Amendment
Kealia, Kaua‘i
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2019 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager and primary author of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed development of a 235-lot
residential subdivision on 53.4 acres in Kealia. In addition to the EIS, the project site is agriculturally zoned and is in the State
Agricultural District, which will require a State Land Use District boundary amendment from the State Land Use Commission (LUC).
Project Cost: $373K
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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT
12. NAME 13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14. YEARS EXPERIENCE
Robyn Sweesy
ASLA, LEED AP Project Manager/Landscape Designer
a. TOTAL b. WITH CURRENT FIRM
34 18
15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)
Helber Hastert & Fee, Planners, Inc. DBA HHF Planners, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline)
MLA/Landscape Architecture
BA/English and BS/Graphic Communications
18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)American Society of Landscape Architects American Planning Association, Hawai‘i Chapter
Landscape Industry Council of Hawai‘i
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
•30+ years of planning and landscape design experience in Hawai‘i
•Experienced managing large-and small-scale master plans, headquarters feasibility and site
suitability studies and historic preservation documentation
•Multimodal and Trail planning expertise (natural area and urban multimodal paths, interpretive trails)
19. RELEVANT PROJECTS
a.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
New Leeward Base Yard and Convenience Center Planning Services
Kalaeloa, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2017 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for a planning study for the new base yard (to replace Pearl City Base Yard) and convenience center adjacent to H-
POWER facility. Conducted 25+-year growth projection for Pearl City Collection Yard service area in order to estimate increase in
service vehicles/personnel; identified zoning/permitting requirements; calculated space requirements for new administration
building. Worked closely with project civil engineer to develop three site layout alternatives for consideration by Refuse Division
personnel. Project Cost: $50K
b.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kalaeloa Parks Feasibility Study
Kalaeloa, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager / landscape designer responsible for overseeing the completion of project tasks and coordinating work with the
City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR, the client) and Department of Planning and Permitting
(DPP, the City project manager). In preparation for the conveyance of 400 acres of former Naval Air Station Barbers Point (now
Kalaeloa) to the City, the study is analyzing existing utilities easement, historic property, and other constraints and opportunities to
evaluate the feasibility of the City’s 2011 reuse proposals, recreational uses for which supply does not meet current and future
demands, and trending recreational uses. For options preferred by DPR, HHF will recommend implementation strategies. Project
Cost: $99K
c.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kunia Village Community Forest Project
American Samoa
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2019 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager / landscape designer for the development of a master plan for the whole village and a neighborhood planting plan
for the agricultural worker's housing area and implementation of the first phase of planting in late November 2019. The plans are in
alignment with urban and community forestry objectives in DLNR’s Hawai‘i Forest Action Plan 2016 (mitigate climate change,
increase health and well-being, improve water quality and green infrastructure, etc.) and incorporate principles of permaculture.
HHF Fee: $15K
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d.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Hilo Bayfront Trails Master Plan
Hilo, Hawai‘i Island
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2009 under construction
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Landscape designer/primary author of a master plan for a three-mile trail system to connect 700 acres from Hilo Harbor to historic
downtown Hilo. The trail includes a combination of shared use paths, existing and proposed bikeways, bicycle lanes, and existing
and proposed pedestrian walkways. The final trail alignment was informed to a high degree by community input and a diverse
advisory committee. Trail construction is currently underway. Project Cost: $163K
e.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Kawainui-Hāmākua Marsh Complex Draft Master Plan
Kailua, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2014 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Landscape designer / community meeting facilitator / primary author of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of
Forestry and Wildlife’s (DOFAW) draft master plan for the preservation of the 1,000-acre, Kawainui-Hāmākua Marsh complex. The
project team worked closely with several Native Hawaiian practitioners and cultural groups who have been active stewards of the
land and helped to coordinate community engagement with DOFAW and the Department of State Parks. Project Cost: $539K
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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT
12. NAME 13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14. YEARS EXPERIENCE
Corlyn Orr Project Manager
a. TOTAL b. WITH CURRENT FIRM
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15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State)
Helber Hastert & Fee, Planners, Inc. DBA HHF Planners, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
16. EDUCATION (Degree and Specialization)17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (State and Discipline)
MA/Urban and Regional Planning
BA/Liberal Studies
18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)American Institute of Certified Planners American Planning Association
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
•Over 15 years of experience managing complex Master Planning, Entitlements, and Land Use
Feasibility Assessment documents for projects across the State
•Significant experience managing community engagement programs
19. RELEVANT PROJECTS
a.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
‘Ewa Villages R-1 Replacement Project Environnemental Assessment
(EA)
‘Ewa, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2020 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for an EA for the City and County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance to construct an underground
non-potable waterline and upgrade existing irrigation water service to the ʻEwa Villages community. Federal funding from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required environmental review in compliance with the National
Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and HUD regulations, including consultations for Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and Coastal Zone Management federal consistency review. The use of
county lands and funds required environmental review in compliance with State regulations (Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Chapter
343). Project Cost: $282K
b.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area Improvements and EA
Wahiawā, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Senior planner and community engagement lead for a project to develop a conceptual site plan to prioritize potential park
improvements and to identify implementation strategy for future permitting and funding requirements that supports the State’s
protocols for design and construction. Developed community outreach program which includes project website, survey, and pop-
up event to gather park user feedback. Project Cost: $108K
c.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)(2) YEAR COMPLETED
Maunawili Falls Trail Improvements Project
Kailua, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project Manager of a community process for a conceptual master plan to identify improvements to Maunawili Falls Trail.
The intention of the master plan is to improve trail management and identify facility improvements for trail users, including a new
trail realignment that prioritizes protection of archaeological and cultural sites, on-site parking and comfort station facilities for
trail users away from neighboring homes, and strategies to manage visitor levels. Project Cost: $400K
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d.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Moanalua Section Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve Management
Plan and Land Use Entitlements
Moanalua, O‘ahu
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
Ongoing n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for the development of the management plan for the Moanalua Gardens Foundation and the Division of Forestry
and Wildlife. The project will also include environmental review (Chapter 343, HRS compliance) and due diligence for the 3,700 acre
Moanalua section of the forest reserve which is rich in ecological, cultural, and historic value. Project Cost: $714K
e.
(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2) YEAR COMPLETED
Black Pot Beach Park Master Plan
Hanalei, Kaua‘i
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
2021 n/a
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE X Check if project performed with current firm
Project manager for a County of Kaua‘i project to develop a master plan for Black Pot Beach Park on Kaua‘i’s north shore. Project
entailed: coordinating subconsultants in collecting pre-assessment background research; developing a community outreach and
informational program which included several stakeholder meetings, the establishment of a Community Advisory Committee
(CAC), four community meetings (three in-person, and one virtual due to COVID), a project website, and Facebook page; three
alternative conceptual plans; draft and final project reports. Project Cost: $469K
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F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED TEAM'S QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
1
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)
Kea‘au-Mountain View Public Library EA
North Shore, O‘ahu
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Ongoing
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
n/a
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
State Department of
Accounting and General
Services, Public Works,
Planning Branch
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Brian Isa
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808) 586-0484
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
HHF is developing an Environmental Assessment for the
Kea ‘au-Mountain View Public Library proposed by the Hawai‘i
State Public Library System (HSPLS). The project will construct
a new 13,900 SF public library on a 1.7-acre site in Kea’au,
adjacent to the Kea’au Middle School. The site is owned by the
State of Hawai‘i. This library is one of two new libraries
proposed by HSPLS in the Puna District to replace three
outdated public and school libraries co-located within school
campuses. The Kea‘au-Mountain View Public Library will
support current public demand and provide sufficient
operational space for staff, resources, and library patrons. It will
provide current technologies such as broadband wi-fi services
and support community activities. The Proposed Action does
not include construction of the Pāhoa Public Library in Pāhoa,
which is being proposed under a separate HSPLS project.
The interior of the Kea‘au-Mountain View Public Library will be
comprised of the main library space and areas for community
and staff. The main library space will be a flexible open area
with modular furnishings that can be reconfigured as needs
change. HSPLS indicated that its priority in designing a library is
to maintain flexibility for the interior space. Hard walls and
built-in furnishings will be minimized to retain versatility and
adaptability in future use. A community meeting room is
provided for special functions during or after library hours and
opens to a lanai for indoor-outdoor functions. Staff areas
include offices, workspace, and storage. A dedicated space is
included for Friends of the Library.
The library site is located on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road. Two one-way
driveways will provide access to the 42-stall parking lot.
Accessible walkways will connect the library to the public
sidewalk and the adjacent middle school.
Project Cost: $132,950
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a.
(1) FIRM NAME
n/a
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State)
(3) ROLE
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FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
2
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Remove & Replace Park Maintenance Facilities EA
Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, Hawai‘i Island
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Ongoing
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
n/a
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
Hennebery Eddy Architects
for National Park Service
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Will Ives, AIA
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(503) 227-4860
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
HHF prepared a Federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Environmental Assessment (EA) for a project to relocate existing
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park maintenance and
resource management functions from their current location in
substandard facilities in an area known to contain archeological
resources to new facilities at a more suitable location. The seven
existing structures were constructed as temporary facilities in the
1960s and are no longer physically adequate to meet current Park
needs. Their location does not support the Park’s fundamental
resources and values as expressed in its cultural landscape.
HHF evaluated impacts on key environmental issue areas in three
NPS-owned project sites (two within the main Park boundaries
and one site three miles mauka); prepared materials in support of
the project’s Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultation;
prepared NEPA scoping meeting graphic materials; and oversaw
biological surveys of all three sites.
Project Cost: $137,906
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a.
(1) FIRM NAME
AECOS, Inc.
2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State)
Honolulu, Hawai‘i
(3) ROLE
Biological Resources Survey
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F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED TEAM'S QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
3
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)
Honolulu Bikeshare Planning
Honolulu, O‘ahu
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2017
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
n/a
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Developed for:
Toole Design
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Asia Yeary
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808)342-5675
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
Building off of the experience of other cities and with key input
from the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning
and Permitting and the Department of Transportation Services,
the project team of HHF and Toole Design developed a set of
bikeshare station site planning guidelines to inform the
identification of potential bikeshare stations.
A hierarchy of preferred sites was proposed for review and
comment at over 50 stakeholder meetings, presentations at
neighborhood board meetings, City Councilmember briefings,
and pop-up outreach events. An online crowd-sourcing map
was created to gather community comments on potential
station locations - users could click on a proposed station
location, see a photograph and information about the site, and
“like” the station if they supported its proposed location.
The project team worked with the City and the Hawai‘i
Community Development Authority to establish standard
permitting procedures. This work led to permit approvals for
100 Honolulu stations
launched in June 2017.
In 2017 the project was
recognized by the American
Planning Association’s Hawai‘i
Chapter for excellence in
Transportation Planning.
Project Cost: $47,000
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a.
(1) FIRM NAME
Toole Design Group
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State)
Portland, Oregon
(3) ROLE
Transportation Engineer
2017 APA HAWAI‘I CHAPTER AWARD Transportation Planning
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FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
4
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)
O‘ahu Bike Plan Update
Islandwide, O‘ahu
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2019
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
n/a
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
City & County of Honolulu
Department of Transportation Services
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Chris Sayers
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808) 768-8335
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
HHF teamed with Toole Design Group to develop the ongoing
update to the O‘ahu Bike Plan. The project team was tasked
with developing an update that establishes a low-stress
network of bikeways to meet the needs of potential bicyclists of
all ages and abilities. To kick-off the project, HHF established a
comprehensive geodatabase inventory of all available data for
O‘ahu’s existing and proposed bikeways, including number of
traffic lanes, speed, volume, type of bicycle facility, and
presence of on-street parking. From this inventory, a bicycle
level of traffic stress (LTS) analysis was conducted to determine
the relative level of comfort for the bikeway network and
identify key gaps and missed connections. Additionally, an LTS
cross-section tool and a state of the practice bicycle facility
design toolkit were developed and delivered to DTS as interim
work products. These technical work products provided the
basis for identifying the appropriate and feasible bikeway
treatments proposed in the bikeway network.
The planning process also relied heavily on public participation.
Community engagement was conducted throughout the
project with multiple community workshops, crowdsourcing
web maps, surveys, and stakeholder meetings. Based on this
input and in close coordination with DTS, HHF refined several
key program and policy recommendations and identified over
500 bikeway projects. HHF developed a GID-based prioritization
model to rank the proposed bikeway projects based on criteria
developed from public input. The result is a plan update that
will guide the growth of bicycling as a safe, convenient, and fun
transportation option, and support the establishment of a
multimodal transportation system
Project Cost: $250,000
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a.
(1) FIRM NAME
Toole Design Group
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State)
Portland, Oregon
(3) ROLE
Transportation Engineer
2019 APA HAWAI‘I CHAPTER AWARD Transportation Planning
Bikeway prioritization model
Break-out group at the
Honolulu Community
Workshop (above).
Meeting social media
post (right)
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F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED TEAM'S QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
5
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)
Hilo Bayfront Trails Master Plan
Hilo, Hawai‘i Island
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2009
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
under construction
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
County of Hawai‘i Department
of Research and Development
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Diane Ley
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808)961-8366
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
The County of Hawai‘i selected HHF Planners (HHF) to develop
a community-based, multi-use trails master plan to enhance
the bayfront’s natural beauty; increase access for residents and
visitors; highlight the area’s cultural significance; and protect
the fragile coastline and surrounding waterways. Stretching
three miles—from Hilo Harbor to the Wailuku River—the project
area comprises over 700 acres, including historic Downtown
Hilo, numerous county parks, and Wailoa River State Recreation
Area.
HHF worked closely with the County Department of Research
and Development; consulted with the public and private
constituents of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee;
coordinated plan development with the Departments of Parks
& Recreation, Public Works, Planning; and teamed with an
archaeologist, civil engineer, and community outreach
specialist. HHF also reviewed existing conditions through
research and site visits, prepared a user survey and assessed
responses from Hilo residents, organized three public meetings,
which included development of community participation
activities, and prepared conceptual and schematic plans, public
meeting records, and an order-of magnitude cost estimate for
design and construction.
The master plan describes the project area’s history, existing
conditions, and challenges; details and illustrates the plan’s
shared use paths, bicycle facilities, pedestrian walkways, and
features; and outlines design guidelines and implementation
action items and phasing. The report will be used to support
the entitlement phase of the project—environmental
assessment, Special Management Area (SMA) permit
application, and Conservation District Use Application (CDUA)—
and Phase II design and Phase III construction for the trails
project.
Project Cost: $163,000
5. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a. (1) FIRM NAME
n/a
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
Conceptual image (top). Completed trail (bottom).
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F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED TEAM'S QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
6
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)
Kahului Complete Streets Planning –
Hele Kākou Kahului
Kahului, Maui
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Ongoing
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
n/a
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
County of Maui, Department of
Public Works
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Nolly Yagin
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808) 270-7745
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
The County of Maui Department of Public Works selected HHF
to prepare a wayfinding plan and identify roadway safety
improvements that will encourage active modes of
transportation in Kahului. The project, titled Hele Kākou
Kahului, is a pilot project and includes the development of a
wayfinding signage manual that will guide the implementation
of wayfinding improvements around the County. The proposed
roadway safety improvements will be focused along key routes
identified in the wayfinding system and will complement other
Complete Streets implementation projects that have been
recently completed or are underway.
Hele Kākou Kahului involves extensive secondary research,
consultation with a range of stakeholders, and the use of online
workshops, surveys, and interactive maps to develop a
wayfinding system that fits the needs and desires of the Kahului
community. Project Cost: $215,880
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a. (1) FIRM NAME
Toole Design
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State)
Portland, Oregon
(3) ROLE
Transportation Planning
b. (1) FIRM NAME
Austin, Tsutsumi & Associates, Inc.
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State)
Honolulu, Hawai‘i
(3) ROLE
Civil Engineer, Traffic Engineer
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED TEAM'S QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
7
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)
O‘ahu Important Agricultural Land Identification and
Mapping – Phases I and II
Islandwide, O‘ahu
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Phase I 2013
Phase II 2019
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
n/a
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
City & County of Honolulu
Department of Planning and
Permitting
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Kathy Sokugawa
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808)375-3459
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
The term “Important Agricultural Lands,” or IAL, is a State land
use designation that identifies high-quality farm land to be
protected and preserved for long-term agricultural use. In
compliance with the State law (Hawai‘i Revised Statutes,
Chapter 205), the City and County of Honolulu Department of
Planning and Permitting (DPP) is conducting a mapping project
to identify lands on O‘ahu that meet the statutory requirements
for consideration as IAL. DPP is seeking input from landowners,
farming interests and residents about the type of land to
include in O‘ahu’s future inventory of agricultural land. The
maps produced as a result of this effort will be submitted to the
Honolulu City Council for review and adoption by resolution,
before being sent to the State Land Use Commission for final
approval.
HHF helped to create a technical basis for identifying Important
Agricultural Land on O‘ahu. Work required operationalizing
criteria established in Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, identifying data
sources to be utilized by Geographic Information System, and
mapping data. Working with the County Department of
Planning and Permitting, a technical advisory committee (TAC)
was selected, and HHF worked with the TAC to operationalize
criteria and select appropriate data sources. The TAC met 6
times over 8 months.
Phase II of the project focused on public outreach: stakeholder
meetings, community meetings, a project website, and a GIS
Map Viewer tool to share project maps and criteria used to
identify lands that qualify for IAL designation.
Project Cost: $350,000
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a. (1) FIRM NAME
n/a
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
Final study
area map
(top).
Community
Meeting and
flyer (left).
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F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED TEAM'S QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
8
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)
City and County of Honolulu
General Plan Update
Islandwide, O‘ahu
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2018
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
n/a
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
City and County of Honolulu Department of
Planning and Permitting
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Kathy Sokugawa
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808) 375-3459
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
The O‘ahu General Plan is a collection of overarching objectives
and policies that guides land use, development, growth and
capital improvements expenditures within the County, with a
planning horizon of 25 years.
First adopted in 1977, the City Charter requires that the General
Plan be reviewed at least every 10 years. HHF is proud to be
working with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of
Planning and Permitting (DPP) as the lead consultant to update
the City’s General Plan. This current effort is focused on
updating objectives and policies related to O‘ahu’s overall
growth, the economy, affordable housing and sustainability.
Discussion about amending the General Plan to recognize the
concept of sustainability as a fundamental city policy is a key
issue for this update, as the movement to promote
sustainability can influence the choices residents make in their
daily lives and shape land use and future development on
O‘ahu. For an island community like O‘ahu, sustainability
principles focus on encouraging self‐sufficiency and self‐
reliance, and reducing dependence on imported products.
Through a series of community meetings and a web-based
public survey, HHF has identified specific land use and policy
considerations to address sustainability, such as promoting the
use of local resources to generate energy, increasing the
consumption of locally‐grown food, promoting land use
development forms that encourage compact and mixed-use
development at higher densities, supporting multi‐modal
transportation networks, transit‐oriented developments and
energy‐efficient building design, reducing material
consumption and expanding reuse/recycling, and seeking a
diversified, resilient economy.
Project Cost: $394,999 Project Photography Services: $24,975
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a. (1) FIRM NAME
n/a
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State)
(3) ROLE
Photography and
engagement materials
by HHF.
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F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED TEAM'S QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
9
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State)
Honolulu Multi-Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Plan Update
Islandwide, O‘ahu
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2019
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
n/a
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
City and County of Honolulu
Department of Emergency
Management
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Crystal van Beelen
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808) 723-8956
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
HHF support for the update of the 2012 City of Honolulu Hazard
Mitigation Plan included public and agency engagement as well
as an assessment of plan integration for resilience (to gauge the
extent to which natural hazards are considered as key factors in
development decisions and planning process). Regional land
use planning analysis focused on the Honolulu General Plan,
O‘ahu Resilience Strategy, and the Development Plans and
Sustainable Communities Plans for the eight planning regions
on O‘ahu.
Alignment of policies, with regard to resilience, is critical for
these foundational plans because of the influence they have on
how our communities develop over time. Inconsistencies in
plans and policies are common and may result inappropriate
development in high hazard areas.
The plan integration effort followed the screening methods and
techniques established in the policy analysis portion of the
“Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard Guidebook”
developed by the US Department of Homeland Security’s
Coastal Resilience Center and the National Research Council.
In support of community engagement, HHF helped plan and
facilitate two public meetings, created informational posters,
developed social media materials, and conducted activities to
capture input on concerns and proposed hazard mitigation
priorities during the drafting stage and prior to plan approval.
Project Cost (HHF Fee): $42,000
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a.
(1) FIRM NAME
Martin & Chock, Inc.
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State)
Honolulu, Hawai‘i
(3) ROLE
Prime Consultant: Risk Analysis and
Mitigation Planning
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F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED TEAM'S QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present as many projects as requested by the agency, or 10 projects, if not specified.
Complete one Section F for each project.)
20. EXAMPLE PROJECT KEY
NUMBER
10
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) Climate Related Vulnerability Assessment for Transportation Infrastructure: American Samoa
American Samoa
22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2020
CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
n/a
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER
USACE Honolulu District
b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME
Jessica Podoski
c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808) 835-4146
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope, size, and cost)
HHF completed a study to assess the vulnerability of American
Samoa’s transportation assets to climate related hazards and
to analyze social characteristics that influence community
resilience to climate related hazards to inform mitigation
project considerations.
There was no pre-existing framework or single analysis tool to
assess both physical and social vulnerabilities to climate
change in American Samoa. The study combined creation and
use of a quantitative vulnerability index following an
adaptation of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s
vulnerability assessment scoring tool, stakeholder
engagement, and analysis of hazard data (including
geotechnical information (i.e., subsidence rate), sea level rise,
precipitation, wave runup, and storm frequency) with
consideration of community and transportation asset
exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity.
The effort also involved the creation of social vulnerability
indices and adaptation strategies for public transportation
systems, interviews with American Samoa stakeholders and
regional subject matter experts, and facilitation of two onsite
stakeholder planning charrettes. This included coordinating
with related-agency representatives to create educational
briefing material to inform workshop participants in
preparation for adaptation concept development. This
approach ensured stakeholder awareness and concurrence
with the final report. HHF also developed cost estimates for
adaptation concepts. Project Cost: $96,569
5. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
a. (1) FIRM NAME
n/a
(2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State)
(3) ROLE
Sand on road indicating
wave overtopping at
Vatia Bay (top).
Aunuu Harbor: damage
to revetted mole at
connection with stub
breakwater from high
wave event in July 2019
(middle). Shoreline
erosion at Pago Pago
port endangering
options (right).
2022 APA HAWAI‘I CHAPTER AWARD Transportation Planning
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G. KEY PERSONNEL PARTICIPATION IN EXAMPLE PROJECTS
26. NAMES OF KEY
PERSONNEL
(From Section E,
Block 12)
27. ROLE IN EXAMPLE
PROJECT
28. EXAMPLE PROJECTS LISTED IN SECTION F
(Fill in "Example Projects Key" section below before completing table. Place "X" under
project key number for participation in same or similar role.)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dane Sjoblom Principal-in-Charge
Scott Ezer Principal
John Hagihara Principal, Project
Manager
Gail Renard Project Manager
Leslie Kurisaki Project Manager
Robyn Sweesy Project Manager
Corlyn Orr Project Manager
29. EXAMPLE PROJECTS KEY
NO. TITLE OF EXAMPLE PROJECT (FROM SECTION F) NO. TITLE OF EXAMPLE PROJECT (FROM SECTION F)
1 Kea‘au-Mountain View Public Library EA 6 Kahului Complete Streets Planning – Hele Kākou
Kahului
2 Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Remove & Replace Park Maintenance Facilities EA 7 O‘ahu Important Agricultural Land Identification and
Mapping
3 Honolulu Bikeshare Planning 8 City and County of Honolulu General Plan Update
4 O‘ahu Bike Plan Update 9 Honolulu Multi-Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
Update
5 Hilo Bayfront Trails Master Plan 10 Climate Related Vulnerability Assessment for
Transportation Infrastructure: American Samoa
*Please see additional relevant projects in Promotional Materials section
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H. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
30. PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT YOUR DISCRETION. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED
Statement of Qualifications
HHF Planners (HHF) can provide the County of Hawai‘i Planning Department with
exceptional planning and project management services for projects large and small.
The firm offers an exceptional set of qualifications, a passionate staff, and a broad range of
client and project experience. For over four decades, HHF has provided creative solutions
to state, county, and private clients in Hawai‘i. This is in addition to the wide range of
environmental and facilities planning work that the firm has provided to the Navy, Marine
Corps, Army Corps, and Joint Command elements across the Pacific Region.
A summary of HHF’s qualifications to provide planning services is provided in the following pages, and
project sheets representative of our broad range of work are included under Promotional Materials.
HHF is a Honolulu-based
planning and design firm
providing professional
consulting services
throughout Hawai‘i and the
Pacific region for over 40
years. Our firm provides
special expertise in
landscape architecture,
environmental planning and
permitting, land use
planning and entitlements,
and historic preservation
planning.
Staff Size: 31
AICP Certified Planners: 8
Registered Landscape
Architects: 2
LEED Certified
Professionals: 10
Selection of Recent Clients
(past 5 years):
US Army Corps of Engineers
US Navy
University of Hawai‘i
State Department of
Accounting and General
Services
State Department of
Education
State Department of
Transportation
State Department of Land
and Natural Resources
City and County of Honolulu
County of Maui
County of Kaua‘i
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Community Planning
Community planning and consultation is an important element of all projects, and HHF’s staff
is well qualified to undertake all aspects of such consultations. This includes conducting public
informational meetings, preparations for public hearings, neighborhood boards or smaller
presentations, and working with citizen’s advisory groups and stakeholders.
Participatory planning is a theme that runs through HHF’s community-based planning work.
Each project requires an approach that meets the unique needs and characteristics of the
resident community to ensure adequate public disclosure and broad-based community input.
Techniques involve a variety of participatory tools to solicit meaningful public involvement,
including: project websites, social media graphic development and monitoring, online surveys,
charrettes, sub-regional workshops and presentations, affinity groups, personal interviews,
and small-group meetings. Presentations and informational documents are thoroughly
illustrated to provide the public with intuitive and user-friendly project descriptions.
HHF regularly develops and implements public relations and engagement strategies for complex
and highly scrutinized planning assignments.
HHF has successfully managed community
outreach and engagement processes virtually
for a number of projects and has developed an
effective Virtual Engagement Program.
Select HHF projects include:
• Women's Community Correctional
Center Communications Plan
• Black Pot Beach Park Master Plan*
• Ke‘eaumoku Complete Streets*
• Hele Kākou Kahului*
• Defense Policy Review Initiative Hawaii Land Use Study*
• Honolulu Long-Range Disaster Recovery Plan*
• Honolulu General Plan Update
• Important Agricultural Lands Identification and Mapping
• O‘ahu Bike Plan Update
• Kawainui-Hāmākua Marsh Complex Master Plan and EIS
• Leeward Community College Long Range Development Plan
*HHF Virtual Engagement Program
Multimodal Transportation Planning
HHF has established itself at the forefront of multimodal transportation planning in Hawai‘i.
The firm has developed the past three O‘ahu Bike Plans, conducted station siting for
Honolulu’s first bikeshare program, Biki, and completed a range of bike, pedestrian‐oriented
and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) planning projects across the state.
Completed and present work includes:
• O‘ahu Bike Master Plans (1999, 2012, 2020)
• Hawai‘i Bikeshare Planning (Biki)
• Hilo Bayfront Trails Master Plan
• Pearl Harbor Pedestrian Study
• Leeward Community College and Honolulu Community College TOD Station Planning
• West Loch Transit Station Feasibility Assessment
• Maui Bicycle and Pedestrian Route Development and Wayfinding
• Ke‘eaumoku Complete Streets Plan
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Environmental Planning
HHF has extensive experience guiding clients and effectively moving projects through the
environmental review process for a wide variety of projects. HHF can effectively support DAGS
with both federal and state environmental review processes. The firm’s experience includes
projects related to infrastructure (harbors, roadways, sewer and water lines), utilities
(telecommunications, sub-transmission lines), public facilities (bike paths, parks and
recreation, baseyard facilities), military installations and government facilities, and residential
and commercial developments. HHF has developed specific expertise in achieving compliance
with federal cross-cutter regulations (e.g. Section 106 Historic Review/Endangered Species
Act). Our environmental planning qualifications include:
• Kea‘au Mountain View Public Library Site Selection Study and EA
• Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Remove & Replace Park
Maintenance Facilities EA
• Board of Water Supply Beretania Redevelopment EIS
• Hāna Harbor Pier Deck Removal EIS
• Kawaihae Harbor Repair of Ramp and Dolphins EA
• Koa Ridge Development EIS and Planning Services
Land Use Entitlements and Permitting
HHF has a lengthy record of successfully assisting clients to obtain land use permits and
development approvals at the Federal, State and County levels. Among the range of
development applications and permits are: State Land Use District Boundary Amendments and
Special Use Permits, Conservation District Use Permits, County Zone Changes, Conditional Use
Permits, Special Management Area permits, and Plan Review Use permits. We are experienced
in guiding complex projects through review by the State Land Use Commission.
Our land use planning qualifications include:
• Kahalu‘u Ma Kai Education and Cultural Center EA and Special Management Area Use
Permit (SMA)
• Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery Expansion EIS and Land Use District Boundary
Amendment
• Kewalo Basin Improvements EIS, SMA, Conservation District Use Permit (CDUP)
• Dillingham Ranch Agricultural Subdivision EIS
• Keālia Mauka Homesites EIS, State Land Use District Boundary Amendment and
County Zoning Amendment
Hazard Mitigation & Resilience Planning
HHF has substantial expertise in the area of hazard mitigation planning, and specific training
and real-world experience in risk assessment, infrastructure planning, environmental analysis,
and deliberative stakeholder collaboration.
Select HHF projects include:
• Hawai‘i County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Plan Integration
• Maui Electric Company, Ltd. Mā‘alaea Power Plant Preliminary Engineering Analysis
for Tsunami Mitigation
• Honolulu Multi-Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Update
• City & County of Honolulu Long-Range Disaster Recovery Plan
• Wailele Flood Risk Management Plan
• Community Resilience Networks Project (CRest)
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Landscape Architecture
Through the practice of Landscape Architecture, HHF is committed to the creation of
aesthetically pleasing settings that reflect functional and economical design solutions.
Drawing upon over 30 years of local and international planning and design experience, the firm
believes that the creation of landscape architectural themes and treatments is guided by a
thorough understanding of a site’s natural systems, regional context, and its historical/cultural
setting. HHF’s registered landscape architects and designers are experienced with all stages of
a project, from conceptual planning and design through detailed design and construction
documents. Specific services include site analysis, site planning and design, planting and
irrigation plans, grading and drainage solutions, construction details, written specifications,
bidding and on-site supervision, design guidelines, and project management. We have
provided professional services to commercial and residential clients, as well as government
agencies, and have implemented projects of all scales.
Select HHF projects include:
• Waikoloa Bowl and Queens’ Gardens
• Keauhou Bay Landscape Design Guidelines
• Diamond Head Parks Landscape Renovation
• Kawainui Marsh Wetland and Upland Restoration Plan
• Princess Nāhi‘ena‘ena Elementary School HI-CHPS Landscape
Historic Preservation
Historic preservation facilitates the protection and appropriate management of an area’s
valuable cultural resources. HHF has specialized in the discipline of planning for historically
and culturally sensitive areas by embracing a holistic perspective. Utilizing a cultural landscape
approach to gain a broad, integrated perspective for each unique location, our firm has
produced diverse and award-winning historic preservation planning projects for both public
and private sector clients.
Select HHF projects include:
• Keauhou Cultural Landscape Assessment
• Ewa Field Cultural Landscape Assessment
• Assessment of the Rural Historic Landscape at Kapalawai, Kaua‘i
• O‘ahu Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan
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Capacity to Accomplish Work
HHF has consistently completed projects on schedule and within budget. Aside from being one of
the State’s larger planning firms, HHF assembles experienced technical consultants to support
specialized disciplines as required for individual projects.
Demonstrated Ability
HHF has the experience and staff to manage multiple simultaneous project assignments
throughout Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Projects vary in complexity and location; HHF has
consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver projects on time. This includes work for federal,
State, and county public sector clients, non-profit clients, and large and small landowners.
Quality Management Approach
HHF’s quality management approach is based on the principle
that our team is an accountable, functional, and in-depth
extension of our client, and will remain a supporting partner for
the duration of the project or contract. HHF’s team led by the
Principal-in-Charge, will work closely with the client to set
goals, exchange information, identify potential problems,
propose effective solutions, develop responsive schedules,
establish program standard operating procedures, assure
resource availability, and share ideas on innovative and cost-
effective means to support the client.
Our management plan integrates all of the best practices of
project management—scope, quality, safety, schedule, cost, procurement, human resources, and
communication—into a comprehensive approach to consistently meet project and contract goals.
HHF’s experience in successfully executing planning projects has produced a Program/Project
Management Team that focuses on:
• Simple program/project organization with clearly defined roles, responsibilities,
and authorities;
• Corporate commitment and participation from the highest levels of our
management;
• Project control systems for monitoring and forecasting costs and schedules, with
a proactive approach to correcting variances;
• Quality and safety control systems that provide the level of quality our clients
expect, and protect the health of our employees, client, installation personnel,
and the surrounding community;
• Standard operating procedures that conform to the needs of our client.
The supervising Principal-in-Charge assigns each new project to a Project Manager, who holds
primary responsibility for day-to-day project management, coordination with subconsultants
and client interface. HHF also has other Principals of the firm that can assist as Deputy
Principal-in-Charge if needed. The supervising Principal-in-Charge regularly monitors and
reviews project status with the project manager, evaluating progress and overall quality of
work.
“Toole Design Group and
HHF Planners brought
technical expertise,
creativity, procedural
rigor, and a deep set of
skills to the Bikeshare
Hawaii network planning
process. They were an
extension of our team
when we needed them to
be, and worked
independently to deliver
high quality resources and
materials when we were
swamped. We would not be
where we are without
them.”
-Bikeshare Hawai‘i
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Client Recognition
HHF has consistently received praise for professional services with Federal, State, County, and private clients.
I. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
The foregoing is a statement of facts.
31. SIGNATURE 32. DATE
June 30, 2024
33. NAME AND TITLE
Dane Sjoblom, Vice President
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1. SOLICITATION NUMBER (If any) ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS N/A
PART II - GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS (If a firm has branch offices, complete for each specific branch office seeking work.)
2a. FIRM (or Branch Office) NAME
Helber Hastert & Fee, Planners, Inc. DBA HHF Planners
3. YEAR ESTABLISHED
1980/Inc. in 1993
4. UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER
SFPYDPMP9NZ4
2b. STREET
733 Bishop Street, Suite 2590
5. OWNERSHIP
a. TYPE
Corporation 2c. CITY
Honolulu
2d. STATE
Hawai‘i
2e. ZIP CODE
96813 b. SMALL BUSINESS STATUS
Small Business 6a. POINT OF CONTACT NAME AND TITLE
Dane Sjoblom, Vice President 7. NAME OF FIRM (If Block 2a is a Branch Office)
6b. TELEPHONE NUMBER
(808) 457-3165
6c. EMAIL ADDRESS
dsjoblom@hhf.com
8a. FORMER FIRM NAME(S) (If any) 8b. YEAR ESTABLISHED 8c. UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER
9. EMPLOYEES BY DISCIPLINE 10. PROFILE OF FIRM'S EXPERIENCE AND ANNUAL AVERAGE REVENUE FOR LAST 5 YEARS
a. Function Code
b. Discipline c. Number of Employees a. Profile
Code
b. Experience c. Revenue Index Number (see below) (1) FIRM (2) BRANCH
02 Administrative 4 E02 Educational Facilities 5
12 Civil Engineer 1 E09 Environmental Impact Studies 5
39 Landscape Architect 3 E11 Environmental Planning 2
47 Planner: Urban/Regional 21 G04 GIS Services 1
Historic Preservation Specialist 1 G06 Graphic Design 1
Draftsmen Graphics 3 H08 Historic Preservation 1
H09 Hospital & Medical Facilities 1
L03 Landscape Architecture 3
P05 Planning (Community, Regional, etc.) 2
P06 Planning (Site, Installation, etc.) 6
P08 Prisons & Correctional Facilities 1
R04 Recreational Facilities (Parks, etc.) 2
Z01 Zoning; Land Use Studies 4
Other Employees Total 33
11. ANNUAL AVERAGE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES REVENUES OF FIRM
FOR LAST 3 YEARS
(Insert revenue index number shown at right)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVENUE INDEX NUMBER
1. Less than $100,000 6. $2 million to less than $5 million
2. $100,000 to less than $250,000 7. $5 million to less than $10 million
3. $250,000 to less than $500,000 8. $10 million to less than $25 million
4. $500,000 to less than $1 million 9. $25 million to less than $50 million 5. $1 million to less than $2 million 10. $50 million or greater
a. Federal Work 6 b. Non-Federal Work 5 c. Total Work 6
a. SIGNATURE
12. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
The foregoing is a statement of facts.
b. DATE June 30, 2024
c. NAME AND TITLE Dane Sjoblom, Vice President
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REFERENCES
4) Names of up to five clients who may be contacted
Client References
Contact Information
Services
rendered in
past year
Mr. Brian Isa
Project Manager
Department of Accounting and General Services,
Public Works, Planning Branch
(808)586-0484
Yes
Mr. Nolly Yagin
Project Manager, Engineer
County of Maui, Department of Public Works
(808)270-7745
Yes
Ms. Dreana Lee Kalili
Deputy Director
State Department of Transportation
Harbors Division
(808)687-3651
Yes
Mr. Jay Morford
General Manager
Hawaiian Memorial Life Plan, Ltd.
(808)233-4400
Yes
Ms. Sarah Harris
Hazard Mitigation & Long-Term Disaster Recovery
Program Manager
City and County of Honolulu, Office of Climate Change,
Sustainability
and Resiliency
(808)768-2284
Yes
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5) Any promotional or descriptive literature which the individual or firm desires to submit
Kea‘au, Puna District | Hawai‘i Island
DAGS Kea‘au-Mountain View Public Library
Environmental Assessment
HHF developed an Environmental Assessment for the Kea‘au-Mountain View Public Library proposed by the Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS). The project will construct a new 13,900 SF public library on a 1.7-acre site in Kea‘au, adjacent to the Kea‘au Middle School. The site is owned by the State of Hawai‘i. This library is one of two new libraries proposed by HSPLS in the Puna District to replace three outdated public and school libraries co-located within school campuses. The Kea‘au-Mountain View Public Library will support current public demand and
provide sufficient operational space for staff, resources, and library patrons. It will provide
current technologies such as broadband wi-fi
services and support community activities. The
Proposed Action does not include construction
of the Pāhoa Public Library in Pāhoa, which is being proposed under a separate HSPLS project.
The interior of the Kea‘au-Mountain View Public Library will be comprised of the main library space and areas for community and
staff. The main library space will be a flexible open area with modular furnishings that
can be reconfigured as needs change. HSPLS indicated that its priority in designing a library
is to maintain flexibility for the interior space. Hard walls and built-in furnishings will be
minimized to retain versatility and adaptability
in future use. A community meeting room is
provided for special functions during or after library hours and opens to a lanai for indoor-
outdoor functions. Staff areas include offices, workspace, and storage. A dedicated space is included for Friends of the Library.
The library site is located on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road. Two one-way driveways will provide access to the 42-stall parking lot. Accessible walkways will connect the library to the public sidewalk and the adjacent middle school.
Client
State of Hawai‘i Department of
Accounting and General Services
(DAGS) and Hawai‘i State Public
Library System (HSPLS)
Completed
2023
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HHF prepared a NEPA EA for a project to relocate existing Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National
Historical Park maintenance and resource management functions from their current location in
substandard facilities in an area known to contain archeological resources to new facilities at a
more suitable location. The seven existing structures were constructed as temporary facilities in
the 1960s and are no longer physically adequate to meet current Park needs. Their location does
not support the Park’s fundamental resources and values as expressed in its cultural landscape.
HHF evaluated impacts on key environmental issue areas in three NPS-owned project sites (two
within the main Park boundaries and one site three miles mauka); prepared materials in support
of the project’s Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultation; prepared NEPA scoping meeting
graphic materials; and oversaw biological surveys of all three sites.
Client
Hennebery Eddy Architects
National Park Service
Service Category(ies)
Environmental Planning
Completed
2023
Location Map
Hōnaunau | Hawai‘i Island
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Remove & Replace Park Maintenance Facilities EA
Outdated facilities
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Kahalu‘u Ma Kai Education and Cultural CenterEnvironmental Assessment and Special Management Area Use Permit
HHF Planners was selected by Kamehameha Schools (KS) to prepare an Environmental Assessment under Chapter 3343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and process a Special Management Area Use Permit (SMA Permit) for the redevelopment of its 22-acre oceanfront property at Kahalu‘u Ahupua‘a on
the Island of Hawai‘i, from a former resort property into an educational complex. KS is a private
charitable educational trust endowed by the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop to support
an educational system serving more than 47,000 learners in Hawai‘i and across the nation, The
project would require: 1) the demolition of the former Keauhou Beach Resort (KBR) hotel and
remnant Kona Lagoon Hotel (KLH) facilities; 2) construction of several new structures on the
property; and 3) continued restoration and preservation of historic sites. This property was
formerly the site of the KLH before it was demolished in 2004, and the KBR that closed in October
2012. This property holds some of Hawai‘i’s most culturally significant sites that has five heiau
alone.
The unique characteristics of this project propose to restore the land closer in appearance to its
former uses as a center of Native Hawaiian culture and learning. The academic programs intended for the property will allow learners to take advantage of in situ resources (natural and cultural) to
supplement traditional learning conducted at other sites and enhance the cultural awareness of
the importance of its resources.
Client
Kamehameha Schools
Service Category(ies)
Master Planning
Site Planning
Sustainable Planning
Entitlements
Completed
2015
Kahalu‘u, North Kona, Hawai‘i
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Client
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa,
College of Tropical Agriculture
and Human Resources (CTAHR)
Service Category(ies)
Master Planning
Environmental Planning
Completed
2022
Waimānalo | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Waimānalo Research Station Master Plan
and Environmental Assessment
The University of Hawaiʻi’s College of Tropical
Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR)
is preparing a master plan for the use of 283
acres in Waimānalo, the site of the former
Meadow Gold Dairies (MGD). The subject
property is adjacent to CTAHR’s existing
127-acre Waimānalo Research Station (WRS),
and is envisioned as an extension to the
existing station. A master plan is currently
being prepared for the future station, and will
represent CTAHR’s 20+ year vision for the site.
CTAHR is comprised of six (6) departments,
each with their own area of study and
research. The existing WRS is part of a network
of agricultural experimental stations and
cooperative extension offices throughout
Hawaiʻi that support CTAHR’s land grant
mission of instruction, research and extension.
The research stations provide a venue for
CTAHR staff, faculty and students to study,
learn and conduct research in areas such as
sustainable agriculture and food production,
ecosystem restoration, and natural resource
management. The stations also support
CTAHR’s Cooperative Extension activities,
which provide applied science-based education
to the state’s farmers, stakeholders and
consumers.
The proposed WRS will support CTAHR’s
ongoing and future research, and provide
greater flexibility to address pressing issues
such as food security and climate change
mitigation, adaptation, and greenhouse
gas sequestration in agriculture and forest
systems. Three primary land uses are
envisioned at the site: animals, plants and
forestry. The master plan also designates an
area for a future education center, a riparian
management zone along Inoa‘ole Stream, and
an archaeological and cultural preserve around
the existing Pueo Heiau. A Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) for Cooperation and
Exchange was executed in 2021 between
CTAHR and a community organization to guide
future cultural and educational activities in the
archaeological preserve area.
HHF also completed an Environmental
Assessment in compliance with HRS Chapter
343 for the project.
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HHF Planners (HHF) led a project team to develop a master plan for the Hanalei Black Pot Beach Park, which includes the existing beach park and additional parcels, in support of the planned expansion of the park by the County of Kaua‘i, Department of Parks and Recreation. Black Pot Beach Park is located on Hanalei Bay, adjacent to the iconic Hanalei Pier and Hanalei River. It is arguably one of the most scenic locations in Hawai�i, attracting visitors from all over the world, as well as providing one of the touchstone recreation spots and gathering places for residents of Hanalei and the North Shore of Kaua�i. Surfers, kayakers, stand-up paddlers, swimmers, fishermen, runners, walkers, and sailors gravitate to Black Pot, making it one of the most heavily used beach parks in the State.
HHF’s approach to the implementation of the project was heavily influenced by an aggressive community outreach program, including a Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC), focus group meetings, and larger community meetings. The participants on the CAC and the focus groups include a diverse representation of stakeholders that
include recreational users, fishermen, canoe clubs, Native Hawaiian groups, landowners, and others. The uniqueness of the Hanalei community required inclusion of as many viewpoints as possible when considering the elements of the master plan. In addition to the effort to reach community members with a mix of in-person meeting opportunities, HHF developed a project website, Facebook page, and a virtual open house to provide background information, work products, and the opportunity for residents to comment on the project.
The preferred planning alternative – which was completed before an unprecedented, catastrophic flood event in April 2018 decimated portions of the beach park — was instrumental to the County’s swift response efforts to rebuild and implement $6 million of improvements as part of the recovery effort.
The HHF-led project team consisted of civil engineers and surveyors, archaeological consultants, landscape architects, planners and a local community liaison.
Client
County of Kaua‘i
Department of Parks and
Recreation
Service Category(ies)
Master Planning
Site Planning
Land Use Planning
Environmental Planning
Community-Based Planning
Landscape Architecture
Recognition
2022 Implementation Award
APA Hawai‘i Chapter
Completed
2021
Hanalei | Kaua‘i County
Black Pot Beach Park Master Plan
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The Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area is a 67-acre state park facility along the banks of Lake Wilson (formally Wahiawā Reservoir) in Central O‘ahu. Offering two miles of wooded shoreline and a boat ramp that serves Lake Wilson, this park is distinctly O‘ahu’s only location for public freshwater fishing and one of only four such sites across the state.
In 2019, the University of Hawai‘i School of Architecture Community Design Center (UHCDC) conducted an applied design research project that analyzed programming and innovative redesign of the freshwater park. The study envisioned redevelopment for new outdoor recreational and cultural activities and ecological restoration, including boat docks, fishing platforms and trails anchored by a lodge and cabins for overnight accommodations, a 750-seat outdoor concert amphitheater, 18-hole disc golf course, stormwater treatment wetlands, and plantings for a fruit orchard and sandalwood forest restoration.
In a subsequent effort that builds upon the interest fostered by the UHCDC study, the State Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks (DSP)—the lead entity responsible for managing and maintaining the freshwater park—has initiated a planning process to support the state’s protocols for design and construction. With a consultant team led by HHF Planners, DSP is developing a conceptual site plan to prioritize future park improvements and to identify an implementation strategy for future permitting and funding requirements. Upon completion of the conceptual site plan, HHF Planners will also be preparing a state-level environmental assessment.
In addition to the technical expertise in site planning and entitlements, HHF Planners is facilitating a community outreach program that aligns with the goals and desired outcomes of this particular planning process. Major elements of the community outreach program include facilitating a stakeholders advisory group that provides continuity of input through the planning process, general public informational meetings, a project website, and Neighborhood Board briefings.
Client
Department of Land & Natural
Resources, Division of State Parks
Service Category(ies)
Master Planning
Environmental Planning
Completed
Ongoing
Wahiawā | O‘ahu
Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area
Improvements and EA
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Hāna Pier Deck Removal EIS
Client
Department of Transportation,
Harbors Division
Service Category(ies)
Environmental Planning
Completed
2018
HHF Planners (HHF) completed an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the State Department of Transportation, Harbors Division (DOT-H) to remove the superstructure of an existing pier at Hāna Harbor, Maui. The pier was originally constructed in the 1920s to support the shipment of sugarcane from Hāna. Over the years, the pier was also used to load cattle aboard ships and more recently used by local fishermen and residents for subsistence and cultural activities.
Due to poor condition, the pier is now
condemned, off-limits to public access, and
poses a legal liability risk to DOT-H because
individuals continue to access the pier despite
fencing and warning signage. To be consistent
with DOT-H’s mission, harbor facilities
under its jurisdiction must be available to
qualified commercial vessels. Although DOT-H
initially proposed to repair the pier, the
Hāna community strongly objected to any
commercial use of the pier. Therefore, DOT-H
proposes to remove the decaying pier deck to protect public safety and reduce its legal liability. HHF supported DOT-H in the public engagement process in which the community’s preferences were made clear.
Key EIS issues include potential impacts to
corals and the marine benthic community,
subsistence fishing, historic properties, and
social and cultural resources.
Hāna | Maui, Hawai‘i
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The 3,700 acre Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve is comprised of both Kamananui and Kamanaiki valleys, which are the two valleys that make up the larger Moanalua Valley in the ahupua‘a of Moanalua, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. These valleys are rich in ecological value and cultural history, with five distinct forest types, over nine miles of streams, and native forests that provide important habitat for endangered plants and animals. The historical significance of Kamananui valley dates back to the 17th century when Chief Kakuhihewa designated Moanalua the center of hula and chanting, and also to its association as a resting place for King Kamehameha following the major victories at Nu‘uanu and Kahauiki during the conquest of O‘ahu.
Moanalua Gardens Foundation, Inc. (MGF) is a non-profit organization with a main focus on stewardship of Kamananui Valley, place-based cultural educational programming centered around Kamananui Valley, and the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival. Aligned with its programmatic goals to actively steward Kamananui Valley, MGF received grant-in-aid funds appropriated by the 2018 State Legislature to prepare a management plan
for the Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve. Through a contract with MGF, DOFAW is partnering with MGF to lead a public planning process that informs development of the management plan. HHF will assist in preparing the resulting plan which will include the following elements:
• Overview of the planning process and community engagement activities
• Brief history of the forest reserve
• Inventory of the natural, cultural and physical resources within the forest reserve
• Overview of threats and areas of concern (invasive plants and animals, disease, fire hazards, incompatible uses, threats to cultural resources, or climate change)
• Management objectives and goals
• Management actions and programming priorities
• Identification of entitlement approvals related to the Conservation District and environmental review pursuant to HRS Chapter 343.
Client
Moanalua Gardens Foundation
Department of Land and Natural
Resources, Division of Forestry
and Wildlife (DOFAW)
Service Category(ies)
Multimodal Transportation
Planning
Community Planning
Completed
Ongoing
Moanalua Section Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve
Management Plan and Land Use Entitlements
Moanalua | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
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HHF Planners (HHF) completed design guidelines for Kamehameha Schools’ lands at Keauhou Bay on Hawai‘i Island’s North Kona coast. The small bay is well known as the birth site of Kauikeauoli,
Kamehameha III, a former king of Hawai‘i significant for his royal lineage and for his governance
and support of education of the Hawaiian people during the early 19th century. Working closely
with Kamehameha Schools and drawing from previous work on an award-winning cultural landscape study of Keauhou Bay, HHF established landscape design criteria to maintain and
enhance the historic character of the indigenous and vernacular landscape, accommodate a wide
variety of users, and create a cohesive identity. The guidelines specifically addressed the following
categories: gathering spaces, destination points, and view planes; cultural and natural resource
protection and restoration; circulation; landscape design and maintenance; architectural design
and character, site furnishings; and signage. These standards for redevelopment of the bayfront
will support the long-term goal of Kamehameha Schools which is to promote, preserve, and
protect the bay’s heritage while improving its economic sustainability.
Client
Kamehameha Schools
Service Category(ies)
Master Planning
Landscape Architecture
Completed
2020
Keauhou, North Kona | Hawai‘i Island
Keauhou Bay Design Guidelines
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When the state assumed operational control of the site about 30 years ago, it did not secure the necessary land use entitlements for its use as a correctional facility within the State Agricultural District zone/county preservation zone.
As ownership of the fee interest has now been formally transferred, HHF Planners (HHF) was
retained to conduct a due diligence study to assess requirements to bring the facility into
compliance with standard county land use regulations. HHF reviewed previous environmental and
engineering reports and studies, permit records, interviewed facility and operations managers,
consulted with State and county land use regulators and subject matter experts to identify
existing resources available to support the application process and additional information or
studies needed.
Client
Hawai‘i Department of Public
Safety
Service Category(ies)
Site Planning
Facility Planning
Land Use Entitlements
Completed
2017
Left: Site Plan integrating most recent aerial imagery, previous reports, condition assessments, and permit history. Right: HHF recreated the Zone of Hydrological Contribution and superimposed it over the site to understand its relationship to proposed agriculture activity.
Waiawa, O‘ahu
Waiawa Correctional Facility: Due Diligence
for Land Use Entitlements
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Wahiawā, Waialua | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
ICSD Mt. Ka‘ala
Radio Facility Improvements Project
Client
State Department of Accounting
and General Services Project
Management Branch
State Department of Accounting
and General Services Information
and Communication
Services Division
United States Coast Guard,
Civil Engineering Unit Honolulu,
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
Service Category(ies)
Land Use Planning
Environmental Planning
Completed
2013
The State of Hawai‘i (State), Department of
AccounƟ ng and General Services (DAGS),
InformaƟ on and CommunicaƟ on Services
Division (ICSD) is implemenƟ ng repair and
renovaƟ on improvements to their exisƟ ng
telecommunicaƟ ons building situated at
the Mt. Ka‘ala Air Force StaƟ on located at
the summit of Mt. Ka‘ala. Improvements
consist of replacing an exisƟ ng 25-foot tower
with a 50-foot tower to allow relocaƟ on
of exisƟ ng telecommunicaƟ on antennas.
Other improvements include repairs to the
State’s building, increasing the capacity of
telecommunicaƟ on equipment, electrical
upgrades, and conduit improvements to a
downhill dish site on Kamaohanui Ridge.
HHF Planners (HHF) prepared and processed
a joint State and Federal Environmental
Assessment (EA) under the provisions
of Chapter 343, HRS and the NaƟ onal
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).
Work included conducƟ ng consultaƟ on with
appropriate Federal agencies to address
Federal cross-cuƩ er requirements such as
SecƟ on 106 (NaƟ onal Historic PreservaƟ on
Act), SecƟ on 7 (Endangered Species Act),
etc. HHF was also responsible for preparing
and processing a ConservaƟ on District Use
Permit applicaƟ on and a Special Use Permit
applicaƟ on with the Natural Area Reserves
System.
Mt. Ka‘ala is a very sensiƟ ve environment
being the tallest peak on the island of O‘ahu.
The summit is home to several endangered
plants, fauna, and invertebrate species,
criƟ cal habitat, and the Mt. Ka‘ala Bog. The
summit is also eligible as a tradiƟ onal cultural
property for inclusion on the NaƟ onal Register
of Historic Places due to the prominence of
legendary and cultural associaƟ ons, Hawaiian
deiƟ es, and was the former locaƟ on of a
Luakini Fishpond.
Project installation site
Project cover for the environmental
assessment report
View of Mokulē‘ia coastline from Mt. Ka‘ala
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Client
State of Hawai‘i,
Department of Land and
Natural Resources,
Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Service Category(ies)
Landscape Architecture
Sustainable Planning
Completed
2012
HHF Planners completed a Master Plan for development of this Baseyard site in upper Makiki Valley to meet the current and projected needs of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). This was accomplished in a manner sensitive to the site, budget, and mission of the agency. The plan includes a Resilience Assessment that provides guiding principles and goals for DOFAW to be a leader in sound environmental practices and use of renewable resources.
Sustainability was explored and incorporated
into the site design, including elements such as
rainwater catchment, permeable paving, solar
energy, and natural day lighting of interior spaces. The layout concept minimized costs for retaining walls and major site work by incorporating the terrain and grading.
Connectivity between buildings and ease
of circulation promotes functionality of
the site. Building themes and architectural
style are important elements in creating a
cohesive, campus-like setting that is fitting to
the mission of the department and the work
place environment. Concern for quality of life,
employee morale, and the experience of the
visiting public were important elements of the
master plan features.
O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Makiki Baseyard Master Plan
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HHF Planners is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed
redevelopment of a portion of the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) Beretania Complex. The
BWS will be issuing a Request for Proposals to redevelop the 128,100 square foot project area.
The purpose of this action is to provide a revenue stream for BWS to help offset operating and
capital improvement costs for the agency. There will be no change to the existing BWS Public
Service Building, Engineering Buildings and Pump Station. The EIS will evaluate three potential
development scenarios: (1) assisted care living facility and office building, (2) affordable senior
rental apartments and office building, (3) parking structure and office building. All three scenarios
include a new BWS office building, to provide additional and more efficient administrative facilities
for BWS. The scenarios were developed based on a market analysis and three scenarios could be
implemented under the existing A-2, Medium Density Apartment zoning. The actual development
on the site will be determined by and implemented by the selected developer.
Client
Board of Water Supply
City and County of Honolulu
Service Category(ies)
Environmental Planning
Completed
2020
Waikīkī Ahupua‘a | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Board of Water Supply Beretania Complex Redevelopment
Environmental Impact Statement
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The building that served as the home for the Diamond Head Theatre (DHT) was constructed in 1933, and had been without major improvement since 1952. Originally a movie house for the Army post of Ft. Ruger, DHT was adapted for live performances and has provided live theater entertainment to hundreds of thousands of Hawai‘i residents
and visitors over the years. After careful
consideration, DHT decided to pursue replacing
the existing facility with a new one. DHT selected HHF Planners (HHF) to lead a team of consultants to determine the feasibility of building a new theater, including cost; size;
volume; site plan; and entitlement issues.
After working with DHT staff and members of its board of directors for nine months, HHF
submitted a final report in the fall of 2009
outlining its findings, which concluded that a
new 500-seat facility with 100 parking stalls
was feasible from cost, design, and entitlement
perspectives.
In 2017 HHF finalized an Environmental
Assessment (EA) for the proposed new structure. Based on the comments received
during the EA comment period, DHT explored
alternative design scenarios to address issues raised by the community: lowering
the proposed fly loft from 61 feet to 50 feet,
retaining the existing steel-framed addition at the rear of the building, and an overall
reduction in building footprint. Incorporating
these revised figures, written descriptions, and
analyses, the Final EA included a modified site plan and building design. Subsequently, the
project received A Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) determination.
Client
Diamond Head Theatre
Service Category(ies)
Master Planning
Site Planning
Environmental Permitting
Completed
2009 (Master Plan)
2018 (EA and Height Variance)
New Diamond Head Theatre Box Office.
The preferred site plan proposed a new on-site location for the new theatre, along with appropriate parking, landscaping, access and circulation.
Diamond Head | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Diamond Head Theatre Master Plan
Environmental Assessment/Height Variance
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Client
Moffatt & Nichol
City and County of Honolulu
Department of Design and
Construction
Service Categories
Community-Based Planning
Environmental Planning
Land Use Entitlements
Completed
Ongoing
Kailua Boat Ramp is the only public boat ramp serving windward O‘ahu between Heʻeia Kea and
Maunalua Bay. Owned and managed by the City and County of Honolulu, this boat ramp has been
repaired multiple times, and again needs repair due to damage from wave action and erosion.
Recognizing the importance of the ramp to local boaters and fishermen, the City has committed to improvements that improve the safety, usability and long-term stability of the boat ramp structure.
HHF Planners is the City’s lead consultant for the design and facilitation of community engagement activities to identify long-term boat ramp improvements and to prepare the accompanying state environmental assessment. The process started with identifying key interest groups, including ramp users, fishermen, canoe clubs and community organizations, neighboring residents, public safety and regulatory agencies. Individual stakeholders were invited to participate in small group meetings structured to identify key issues and concerns for planning. Themes of the stakeholder discussions were central to identifying community preferences that future improvements maintain the existing character and activity levels, and not increase boater traffic and parking demand.
In addition to the stakeholder meetings, HHF sought public input on the proposed conceptual plan through a number of initiatives. This included presentations to the Neighborhood Board, conducting a public open house event, coordinating publicity releases, and hosting the project website and on-line survey.
Preparation of an environmental assessment in compliance with Chapter 343, HRS is currently underway. Key issues being addressed with the support of a technical subconsultant team include
potential impacts to historic and cultural resources, the marine environment and adjacent noise-
sensitive uses.
Kailua | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Kailua Boat Ramp Improvements Project
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HHF Planners (HHF) prepared a Complete Streets plan for Keʻeaumoku Street in Honolulu.
Keʻeaumoku Street provides an important mauka-makai connection for the Makiki and Ala Moana
neighborhoods, and the future Honolulu Rail Transit Station. The purpose of the project is to
transform Keʻeaumoku into a complete street, with a street design that balances the needs of
people of all ages and abilities whether they are walking, using a wheelchair, riding a bike, riding
transit, or in a car.
HHF conducted extensive community outreach to businesses and stakeholders along the
corridor, as well as an online questionnaire and online community map which generated over
500 responses from the community. This community input, along with detailed traffic studies and
multimodal transportation analyses, have informed the development of two alternative street
design concepts. These concepts were presented to the public via an interactive virtual public
meeting. The input received on the design concepts will inform the selection of the preferred
design concept for the corridor which will move forward for detailed design and implementation.
This comprehensive planning process will ensure that Keʻeaumoku Street becomes a street that is
safe and comfortable for all users, regardless of their preferred mode of travel.
Client
City and County of Honolulu
Department of Transportation
Services
Service Category(ies)
Multimodal Transportation
Planning
Community Planning
Completed
2024
Ke‘eaumoku Complete Streets
Honolulu | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
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Client
Department of Land and Natural
Resources, Division of Forestry
and Wildlife
Service Categories
Environmental Planning
Master Planning
Completed
Ongoing
One of the most heavily-used hiking trails to Maunawili Falls starts at a trailhead accessed through the Maunawili Falls subdivision. In recent years, the popularity of the trail has been steadily
increasing, resulting in deteriorated trail conditions, damage to archaeological and cultural sites
and natural resources, and negative impacts to the surrounding residential neighborhood from noise, trespassing, and security problems.
HHF Planners is leading a multi-disciplinary team to conduct a community planning process for a
conceptual master plan that identifies improvements to the Maunawili Falls Trail. The intention of
the master plan is to improve trail management and identify facility improvements for trail users,
including a new trail realignment that prioritizes protection of archaeological and cultural sites,
on-site parking and comfort station facilities for trail users away from neighboring homes, and strategies to manage visitor levels.
Site analysis to identify existing conditions and physical features along the existing trail includes
archaeological review and field survey, cultural impact assessment, and preliminary engineering
assessments, supplemented by stakeholder interviews and community outreach activities
(e.g., focus group meetings, community meetings, project website, and public comment periods).
A conceptual site plan and report will illustrate the proposed trail improvements, identify cost
estimates and an implementation schedule, and document the community planning process that was followed.
Maunawili | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Maunawili Falls Trail Improvement Project
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Hawaiian Memorial Park
Environmental Impact Statement and
State Land Use District Boundary Amendment
Hawaiian Memorial Park (HMP) is a full-service cemetery providing the Kāne‘ohe community and Hawai‘i residents with burial plots and a variety of interment options. The cemetery is in need of expansion given growth in O‘ahu’s aging population and demand for ground interment and inurnment spaces. HHF assisted Hawaiian Memorial Life Plan, Ltd. (HMLP) in successfully petitioning the State of Hawai‘i, Land Use Commission to amend the State land use district boundary for a portion of its property (“Petition Area”) from the State Conservation District to the Urban District to allow for cemetery expansion to meet future burial plot needs. The proposed project consists of two components: 1) expansion of the HMP cemetery; and 2) creation of a Cultural Preserve immediately northeast of the cemetery expansion area. The remaining undeveloped area would be placed in a conservation easement, restricting future development of the property except for cemetery expansion development and establishment of the Cultural Preserve.
HHF has worked with HMLP since 2007, and has assisted the environmental review process that supports the project’s boundary amendment petition. The firm prepared an environmental impact statement as part of this effort and continues to support the project during the ongoing construction. HHF has also conducted multiple informational presentations with neighborhood and community organizations.
View of expansion area from Pali Lookout overlooking Hawaiian Memorial Cemetery.
Concept Plan.
Client
Hawaiian Memorial Life Plan, Ltd.
Service Category(ies)
Master Planning
Site Planning
Land Use Planning
Environmental Planning
Community-Based Planning
Historic Preservation
Completed
2020
Kāne‘ohe | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
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Client
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
(HPHA)
Service Category(ies)
Environmental Planning
Completed
2024
HHF Planners (HHF) undertook an Environmental Review (ER) of 71 Federally
funded residential projects statewide for the
State Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA).
HHF’s actions support the HPHA’s efforts to
obtain funding from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
to implement repair and rehabilitation
improvements to these housing projects and
ensure compliance with HUD environmental
review requirements. HHF’s unique actions
undertaken for the HPHA in this project
include:
• Expediting and assembling different ER
reports to meet specialized HUD grant
funding requirements;
• Upload of ER analysis and supporting
documentation to the HUD Environmental
Review Online System (HEROS);
• Successfully managing statewide site
inspections and work tasks for projects; and
• Effectively evaluating and facilitating historic
preservation review applicable to certain
housing projects.
ERs involved completion of HUD Statutory
Worksheets and Source Document Statutory
Worksheets to justify receiving a Categorical
Exclusion under HUD environmental
regulations. Each housing project was
physically inspected, and a photo record was
created to document conditions. Interviews
were held with site managers and maintenance
personnel to support the assessment of
deficiencies and improvements needed at each
housing site. Sixteen (16) key subject areas
were evaluated for each housing project (e.g.
toxic chemicals and radioactive materials,
explosive and flammable operations, historic
preservation, floodplain management,
wetlands protection, etc.). The results of the
review were later uploaded to HEROS, HUD’s
online system for managing environmental
reviews. This work supports and updates prior
ERs completed by HHF in 2003, 2006, 2010,
and 2015 for HPHA housing projects.
Statewide, Hawai‘i
2020 Environmental Review of
71 Federal Public Housing Projects, Statewide
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