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County of Hawaii Planning Department
County of Hawaii Planning Commission
State Office of Planning — Coastal Zone Management Program
Hawaii County Council
Office of the Mayor
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In the year 2025, Downtown Hilo
... Has a vibrant, thriving, and diversified economy that supports its residents, visitors,
and local businesses with a gathering place that builds on the community's unique scientific,
educational, historical, spiritual, cultural, and artistic assets.
... Is a green, sustainable environment with protected natural resources — magnificent vistas,
pristine waters, pure sweet air, and historic charm.
... Carefully manages its growth and development through sound planning and policies,
accommodating change while preserving its unique historical character, natural
features, and quality of life.
... Is a friendly, safe, and healthy community with affordable housing, accessible health care,
low levels of crime, well- maintained streets, pedestrian pathways, public places, and a wealth
of recreational activities for families and youth.
... Is a global magnet for education, culture, and the arts, building on its rich Hawaiian, ethnic,
and cultural diversity and shares these resources with the community and the
rest of the world.
... Is synonymous with the spirit of Aloha, a community that celebrates its unique character, rich
heritage, generational values, and vision for the future. Our hometown, Downtown Hilo, is a
welcoming neighborhood like no other — a wonderful place to live, work and play.
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In the years ahead, the members of the VisionKeepers may change and the Action
Plan will be updated to meet the changing needs of the community, but I am sure
that by the year 2025, there will be no better town in the world than Hilo, Hawaii.
Sincerely,
Paul A. Nash
Chair, EDH 2025 VisionKeepers
August 20, 2007
EDH 2025
VisionKeepers
Dear Mayor Kim, County of Hawaii Agencies, Hawaii County Council Members,
and Interested Citizens,
Paul Nash
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On behalf of the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers, I am pleased to present the January
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2006 —June 2007 EDH 2025 Annual Report.
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Over the past eighteen months, I have enjoyed the honor of working with a group
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of selfless citizens who are committed to the community's Vision for Downtown
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This group is called the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers, and the Vision is detailed in
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En Vision Downtown Hilo 2025: A Community -based Vision and Living Action Plan
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for Downtown Hilo.
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EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025 is a model implementation project which relies on
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collaboration between governmental agencies and community groups as a
measure of its success. The VisionKeepers are documenting their triumphs and
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challenges to assist other Big Island communities who are about to implement their
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own community plans.
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This first Annual Report documents the VisionKeepers' work bringing the
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community's Vision to fruition. The foundation being laid justifies confidence that
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EDH 2025 has enjoyed support from many community groups, County agencies,
Mayor Kim, and the Hawaii County Council. We especially thank Council members
Stacy Higa, J. Yoshimoto, and Donald Ikeda who have provided the funds
necessary to keep the Vision alive.
In the years ahead, the members of the VisionKeepers may change and the Action
Plan will be updated to meet the changing needs of the community, but I am sure
that by the year 2025, there will be no better town in the world than Hilo, Hawaii.
Sincerely,
Paul A. Nash
Chair, EDH 2025 VisionKeepers
Table of Contents
Overarching Vision i
Letter from the Chair ii
Table of Contents iii
I. Preface 1
II. EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeepers 2
III. Status of Vision Action Items
IV. The First EDH 2025 Town Meeting
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V. EDH 2025 Financial Highlights FY Jan. 2006 —June 2007 15
VI. Looking Ahead
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VII.Acknowledgements 17
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IV
1. 'reface
With a unique blend of cultural diversity, physical beauty, and historical importance,
Downtown Hilo truly is the `Heart of Hilo'. Nestled between Mauna Kea and Hilo Bay, our
coastal town navigates a host of challenges — promoting economic vitality, managing growth,
preserving our environment, strengthening and sustaining our community, promoting health
and safety, and enhancing education, culture, and the arts.
EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025: A Community -based Vision and Living Action Plan (EDH
2025) embodies a shared, unified vision achieved through collaboration and community
involvement. It is a community's attempt to articulate its dreams for the future and to use
those dreams as the foundation for building partnerships and leadership capacity in order to
achieve their vision. EDH 2025 is a model project which can assist other communities to
actively participate in implementation of their own community plans. In January, 2006, the
EDH 2025 VisionKeepers formed in recognition of the need for a committee to ensure
implementation of the Living Action Plan
The original Living Action Plan lists 6 Focus Area Groups, 29 Strategies and 72 Actions.
Currently, 28 individuals and organizations, both public and private, have committed to the
role of Lead Solution Partner for one or more Actions. Central to implementation of EDH 2025
is the collaboration between new and old partners.
As part of the Goals described in the following section, the VisionKeepers are responsible for
developing and presenting an annual progress report highlighting achievements during the
initial Implementation Phase. This first Annual Report outlines the VisionKeepers' major
accomplishments during their first 1 1/2 years as they shepherd this organic, authentic,
Community -based Vision towards the year 2025.
EDH 2025 Annual Report Jan 2006 —June 2007 Page 1.
nVision Downtown f1do 2025 VisionKeepers
Overview:
As adopted by the Hawaii County Council in the EDH 2025 Vision and Living Action Plan for
Downtown Hilo, the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers were established in January 2006 to provide
oversight during the implementation process. Initially called the `Vision Implementation
Committee', the VisionKeepers ensure EDH 2025 remains a `Living Plan' in accordance with
the community's overarching vision for Downtown Hilo.
Vision:
Our Vision is that the community embraces, implements, and celebrates the
community -based Vision and Living Action Plan
Mission:
The Mission of the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers is to energize, guide, inspire, and
strengthen partnerships within the community to implement the Living Action Plan
Core values:
What we believe in and how we work together with others
• We have a passion for Downtown Hilo and a belief that it is a special place;
• We have a desire to make a greater commitment beyond public participation and
agree to live our mission;
• We appreciate the value and importance of community visioning and community
implementation;
• We believe in collaboration, building partnerships and community capacity building
as guiding principles in our work.
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The VisionKeeper logo provides us with an
identity, brands our processes, and helps
others to make a visual association with us.
Original design by Steve Parente.
EDH 2025 Annual Report Jan 2006 —June 2007
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vi5ionKeeper Kepre5entation:
The 19 person membership includes a broad cross - section of the community with varying points
of view — Lead Solution Partners, Government, Community, Downtown Property Owners,
Business Owners, and the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association.
Currently, there are 4 Ex- officio positions:
• Planning Department Liaison
• Research & Development (HCRC) Liaison
• Community Planning Assistant
• Recorder
Keq Accomplishment:
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Organizational Structure
During the first year and a half, the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers spent a considerable amount of
time organizing themselves. The VisionKeepers developed a functional and sustainable structure
under which they operate. Monthly meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month, with
the exception of December.
In addition, the VisionKeepers:
1) Elected a Chair and Vice Chair
2) Formed an Executive Committee which holds monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of
every month
yisionKeeper 5u6- Committees:
Sub - Committee
Purpose
Promotions
•
Promote EDH 2025 on an ongoing basis
Finance
•
Explore and secure financial support to sustain
EDH 2025
Evaluation
•
Develop criteria for measuring progress; Tracking
and evaluating the Action Plan and VisionKeepers
Easy Win*
•
Keep track of Easy Wins completed
* An `Easy Win' is a vision - friendly or doable project that
•
Identify new Easy Win opportunities
is visible and can be organized and accomplished simply,
•
Prioritize Easy Wins for funding
quickly, and inexpensively — ideally in less than one year
•
Convey to VisionKeepers the need for funds
•
Support Lead Solution Partners to begin their Actions
by supporting Easy Win projects that kick -off the
larger Action
Focus Area mentor Groups (FAMs)*
•
To Preserve the integrity of the Focus Area Vision
*The 6 FAMs are:
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Each VisionKeeper is assigned to a FAM based on
Creating Economic Vitality
their expertise.
Preserving Our Environment
Strengthening and Sustaining Our Community
Enhancing Education, Culture, and the Arts
Promoting Health and Safety
Managing Growth
EDH 2025 Annual Report Jan 2006 —June 2007 Page 3.
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Visi®nKeeper Gc)al5:
During the first year and a half, the VisionKeepers established the following goals:
Promote EDH 2025: A Community -based Vision and Living Action Plan
Develop Relationships with Lead Solution Partners
• Update the Action Plan
Produce an Annual Report
Develop an Implementation Guide to Assist Other Communities
• Celebrate Progress by Hosting a Town Meeting and Showcasing Easy Wins
Vfsi®nk-eeper Goals Evaluati ®n: januartJ. 200( June 2007
The EDH 2025 VisionKeepers reached many of their stated goals. Each goal and the
VisionKeepers' performance measurement is outlined below.
GOAL: Promote EDH 2025: A Community -based Vision and Living Action Plan
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT:
*Kick-off implementation Celebration held in January 2006 to celebrate adoption by
County Council resolution of EDH 2025 and the initiation of the VisionKeepers.
•267 hard - copies and 50 CDs of EDH 2025: A Community -based Vision and Living
Action Plan distributed.
•KPUA Radio Interview with VisionKeeper Chair, Paul Nash, conducted on June 27,
2007.
*'Around Downtown' column coordinated by the Hilo Downtown Improvement
Association and published monthly in the Hawaii Tribune - Herald, which highlights
EDH 2025 developments.
*Additional newspaper articles published in both the Hawaii Tribune - Herald (July 24,
2007; ) and the Hawaii Island Journal (July 1, 2007).
*The First EDH 2025 Town Meeting conducted on June 27 2007 attracted over 220
people.
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GOAL: Develop Relationships with Lead Solution Partners (LSPs)
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT:
*Focus Area Mentor Groups formed to visit to committed LSPs within their Focus Area.
This system proved to be unsuccessful, so the VisionKeepers are exploring new ways to
connect with LSPs.
*Action Item Surveys distributed to committed LSPs prior to the Town Meeting.
*Action Plan Basics Workshop hosted for LSPs and facilitated by Gail Clarke and Sandi
Claveria
GOAL: Update the Action Plan Matrix
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT:
*Updated matrix being designed with efforts underway to input new information.
•Website redevelopment began to allow more detailed reporting to the community.
GOAL: Produce an Annual Report
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT:
*The first EDH 2025 Annual Report completed in August, 2007 for the County of Hawaii
Planning Department, Planning Commission, State Office of Planning (Coastal Zone
Management Program), Hawaii County Council, and the Office of the Mayor.
GOAL: Develop an Implementation Guidebook to Assist Other Communities
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT:
*Implementation Guidebook in progress with an expected completion date of November
2007.
GOAL: Celebrate Progress by Hosting a Town Meeting and Celebrating Easy Wins
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT:
*The EDH 2025 VisionKeepers, the Hilo Downtwon Improvement Association and the
County of Hawaii Planning Department co- hosted the First EDH 2025 Town Meeting on
June 27, 2007, at the historic Palace Theater.
*Over 220 people attended the event .
*LSPs reported on Actions and Easy Wins with 5 presentations and 19 exhibits.
*Guests were treated to a `Green' Pupu Reception and great local entertainment.
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yi5ionKeeper rrofe55ional Development:
The 45th Annual International Making Cities Livable Conference
Three VisionKeepers and the Planning Department Liaison VisionKeeper attended the 45th
Annual `International Making Cities Livable' Conference in Portland, OR, with partial funding from
Hawaii County Council Discretionary Funds. The conference increased the leadership capacity of
community members for implementation, and provided valuable tools and information for the
VisionKeepers to share with EDH 2O25's Lead Solution Partners.
Bend 2030 Vision Implementation Committee
Two VisionKeepers and the Planning Department Liaison VisionKeeper met with the Chair of the
Bend 2030 Vision Implementation Committee, in Bend, OR. This opportuntiy allowed the
VisionKeepers to connect with another community who are also implementing their own
community -based plan, and to explore the potential for future partnerships between the towns.
EDH 2025 VisionKeepers
With the Bend 2030 Vision
Implementation Committee
Prime Example of a `Livable City' -
Mixed Use Development with
Public Transport (Portland, OR)
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I] I. Status of vision Action Items
Overview:
The VisionKeepers' responsibility is to monitor progress of the Living Action Plan. In the past
year, the VisionKeepers have contacted the Lead Solution Partners (LSPs) to receive updates
on the status of their Actions and to ensure timely progress. Outlined below are highlights of the
Actions and `Easy Wins' which are underway or have been implemented in the past 18 months.
A more detailed synopsis will be included in the updated Action Plan.
Actions:
The following Actions are listed according to their Focus Area, Status, and Lead Solution Partner
Focus Area 1: Creating Economic Vitality
Actions Implemented
LSP: Alice Moon & Company
Action 1.51
30,000 people attracted to Hilo through the organization 7 support of existing
events, such as the 6th Annual Black & White Night, 3rd World Heritage Festival,
and the 5th Chinese New Year
Action 1.54
A new celebration, "Helana Aloha No Ka Moi Kalakaua ", held on April 14, 2007
LSP: County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency
Action 1.14
Bike racks installed on Hele -on buses
LSP: County of Hawaii Dept. of Research and Development
Action 1.51
Events in Hilo supported and marketed through the Hawaii Tourism Authority's
(HTA) County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP)
Action 1.52
Economic impact of events and activities in Hilo studied through the HTA's CPEP
Action 1.53
Big Island Visitor's Bureau (BIVB) supported in efforts to attract the Conventions
and Meetings Industry
Action 1.54
NEW festivals and events supported
Action 1.72
Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Association and the Big Island Farm Bureau
partnered with for educational tours of the Hilo Farmers Market, and for the Taste of
the Hawaiian Range events
LSP: The Palace Theater
Action 1.51
Existing local -style festivals and events supported such as the May Day Lei
Festival, the Chinese New Year Gala, and many more
Action 1.54
"Hawai'iana Live ", a new cultural tourism program, created and performed every
Wednesday morning
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Actions Underway
LSP: Countv of Hawaii Deat. of Research and Development
Action 1.13
Shuttle bus conducted throughout the Merrie Monarch festival which transported
locals and visitors around various events, and provided a foundation for a
permanent Downtown Hilo Shuttle
Action 1.22
Plans developed for a Bay front Trail connecting the Wailuku River to Suisan
Bridge
LSP: Keith De La Cruz, Hilo Farmers Market
Action 1.71
Design created for a permanent farmers market
Focus Area 2: Preservin_g Our Environment
Actions Implemented
LSP: Ann L. Kalber. Tropical Visions
Action 2.21
Photo inventory of Downtown Hilo and existing
view planes established
Actions Underway Photo courtesy of Tropical Visions
LSP: Bike Systems Advocates
Action 2.32
Map designed connecting bikeways, paths, and lanes
LSP: Wailuku River Walk Steering Committee
Action 2.12
Plans developed to increase access to, and visibility of the Wailuku River
LSP: Hilo Downtown Improvement Association
Action 2.52
Landscaping project implemented to preserve Hilo's pocket parks and gardens
Focus Area 3: Strenptheninp and Sustaining Our Community
Actions Implemented
LSP: County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development
Action 3.51
Collaborative efforts with various supporting partners provide shelter options for
Downtown Hilo's homeless
LSP: Hilo Downtown Improvement Association and EDH 2025 VisionKeeaers
New Action!
EDH 2025 Town Meeting co- hosted on June 27, 2007, to celebrate progress of EDH
2025 Living Action Plan
LSP: The Palace Theater
Action 3.12
Ongoing youth- centered activities conducted which includes youth concerts, anti-
drug rock concerts, summer theater workshops, and the production of a 3- minute
video on caring for the land
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Actions Underway
LSP: County of Hawaii Dept. Parks and Recreation
New Action!
Canoe Hale improvements included in comprehensive Hilo Bayfront park project
LSP: EDH 2025 VisionKeepers
Action 3.21
Initial stage of this Action completed with the formation of the EDH 2025
VisionKeepers
Focus Area 4: Enhancin_g Education, Culture, and the Arts
Actions Implemented
LSP: East Hawaii Cultural Council, The Lyman Museum, and The Palace Theater
Action 4.11
Coordinated efforts applied for special needs, such as fundraising, producing
concerts, and the May Day Museum Photo Shoot
LSP: East Hawaii Cultural Council
Action 4.11
Pu'ueo Community Leaders supported while forming their Community Association
Focus Area 5: Promoting Health and Safety
Actions Implemented
LSP: County of Hawaii Dept. of Public Works
Action 5.23
High - technology decorative lights installed on Haili St to improve ambience
Decorative lights installed
on Haili Street
Actions Underway
LSP: County of Hawaii Dept. of Public Works
Action 5.23
Decorative street lights planned for Kamehameha Ave, from Mamo St to
Waianuenue Ave; Street light upgrade planned for Ponahawai @ Kamehameha;
Pedestrian cross -walk upgrade to solar power planned for Kamehameha @ Mamo
Action 5.41
Improvement underway to 204 ramps on sidewalks to further comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act
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Focus Area 6: Manapinp Growth
Actions Implemented
LSP: County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development
Action 6.51
Incentives provided for developers to provide housing in Downtown Hilo through
the Hawaii County Code, Chapter 11; Under the administration of Mayor Harry
Kim, County departments expedite processes for developers that produce housing
in excess of their minimum requirement
Actions Underway
LSP: EDH 2025 VisionKeepers
Action 6.32
Action Plan's consistency with "Smart Growth"
Principles evaluated as part of Action Plan Update
LSP: The Palace Theater
Action 6.43
Preservation, renovation, and restoration of the Palace
Theater provides a prototype for design guidelines
Summary of Actions
Total Number of Actions Implemented:
2006 -2007: 13
(Number which are ongoing: 9)
Total Number of Actions Underway:
2006 -2007: 12
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Las Wins:
An `Easy Win' is defined as a "Vision- friendly or doable project that is visible and can be
organized and accomplished simply, inexpensively and quickly — ideally in less than one year ".
The following `Easy Wins' are highlights from the past 18 months.
Birds, Bugs, and Watersheds
The Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group (HBWAG) recently initiated free monthly events at the
Mokupapapa Discovery Center. These events are open to the public and feature prominent guest
speakers who are knowledgeable about Hawaii's natural environment. They provide valuable
opportunities to learn more about Hilo's unique ecological systems.
Survey of Existing Businesses in Downtown Hilo
On April 30, 2007, EDH 2025 workshop facilitator Cherie Enns returned to Hilo to collaborate
with the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association and the County Of Hawaii Planning
Department on coordinating an inventory of existing businesses in the commercial zoned district.
Nineteen Geography students from the University College of Fraser Valley in British Columbia
participated as well as two Geography students from UH Hilo.
The inventory will be used to create a community planning map which will highlight development
opportunities in Downtown Hilo.
Painting the Planters Along Kamehameha Ave
On November 18, 2006, "Rotary Gives Back" Day, planters along Kamehameha Ave were
painted based on a color scheme created by Dennis Hooper in conjunction with Connections
Public Charter School. The Rotary Club of Hilo coordinated the project, with support from
Waiakea High School Interact Club members, Connections Public Charter School, Aloha Green,
Leonard Bisel Associates, Dennis Hooper, and the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association.
New Planters along
Kamehameha Ave
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Overview:
On June 27th, 2007, the EDH 2025 VisionKeepers, Hilo Downtown Improvement
Association, and the County of Hawaii Planning Department co- hosted the first EDH 2025
Town Meeting at the historic Palace Theater. Approximately 220 people attended to
celebrate the progress of EDH 2025, and to voice their priorities for the future of
Downtown Hilo. The Town Meeting also provided an opportunity for our Lead Solution
Partners to exchange ideas and recruit volunteers as Supporting Partners. The EDH 2025
VisionKeepers are using the results from the Town Meeting Survey to actively chart the
next steps for implementation of the Community -based Living Action Plan.
Description of F vents:
OPEN HOUSE
19 Lead Solution Partner exhibits showcased accomplishments to
the community
LSPs IN ACTION
5 Lead Solution Partners highlighted their organization's efforts towards
Implementation with short presentations
REMARKS ON CELEBRATING PROGRESS
Community Visioning expert Steven Ames returned to Hilo to offer
inspirational words on the progress of EDH 2025
Suzanne Lennard
Bruce McClure, LSP
REMARKS ON CREATING PUBLIC GATHERING PLACES
`Livable Cities' expert Suzanne Crowhurst Lennard offered advice on the
importance of creating public places where people can talk story, and
where children can explore and play
KEYNOTE VIDEO PRESENTATION
Kepa Maly, Manu Meyer, Ian Birnie, Alice Moon, and Tom Wolforth inspired the audience by
honoring Hilo's past and reflecting on why Downtown Hilo is so special
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Fnter°tai nme nt:
• Bob Alder and the Historic Pipe Organ
• Welcome Oli performed by Leilehua Yuen
• Downtown Dynamos performed their special
Hilo version of "Downtown!"
`Green' Pupu Reception
Evaluation:
Downtown Dynamos Opening the Show
• Jeri Gertz reprised her role as 'Gypsy' to sing
"Everything's Comin' Up Downtown!"
• Guests enjoyed a `Green' Pupu Reception
At the close of the first EDH 2025 Town Meeting, attendees were asked to give feedback on
what they believe are the priorities in the Living Action Plan for the next 5 years. Of the more
than 220 people attending, 77 people responded.
Respondents identified which 3 `Easy Win *' projects they would most like to see implemented
in the next year. The graph below indicates the distribution:
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Steven Ames Presenting His Remarks
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Susan O'Neill of Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group
LSPs and the Community
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V F—DH2025rinancial • 2006—june 2007
Total Income from All Funding Sources: $ 81,374.79
Total Expenses from All Funding Sources: $ 47,000.10
Balance: $ 34,589.84
Encumbered for FY 07 -08: $ (24,510.00)
_ Total Carryover: Available Cash for FY 07 -08: $ 10,079.98
Planning Department - Council Discretionary Funds
Item
Purpose
Amount
Balance
Deposit
Discretionary Funds - Councilman Higa
$ 10,000.00
10,000.0
Deposit
Discretionary Funds - Councilman Yoshimoto
$ 10,000.00
20,000.0
Town Meeting
Guest Speaker /Trainer: Suzanne Lennard
$ (4,679.44)
15,320.5
HDIA Contract
Town Meeting Co -Host and Organizer
$
$ (6,000.00)
9,320.5
Professional Dev. - VK
Int'I Making Cities Livable Conference
$
$ (5,641.19)
3,679.3
LSP - Training
June 30th LSP Action Plan Basics Workshop
$
$ (1,676.24)
$ 2,003.13
Vision Keepers
June 28th VK Special Meeting
$
$ (11.06)
$ 1,992.07
Supplies
TOTAL PD COUNCIL FUNDS EXPENSES
$ (18,007.93)
$ (477.40)
34,672.
Vision Keepers
TOTAL PD COUNCIL FUNDS INCOME
$ 20,000.00
$ (120.65)
34,551.
Facilitator
BALANCE
$ 1,992.07
$ (300.00)
34,251.
Professional Dev. - VK
CASH AVAILABLE (NO CARRYOVER ALLOWED)
0.00
$ (166.92)
34,084.
Planning Department- Miscellaneous Funds
Item
Item Purpose
Amount
Amount
Balance
Deposit Recorder
$ 40,000.00
$ 10,000.00
10,000.
Recorder Invoiced
$ 10,000.00
$ (1,500.00)
8,500.
Independent Contractor Recorder - Total Invoiced from Contract
$ (374.02)
$ (3,490.00)
5,010.
TOTAL PD MISC FUNDS EXPENSES
$
(4,990.00)
43,845.
Independent Contractor
TOTAL PD MISC INCOME
$
10,000.00
43,565.
Professional Dev. - VK
BALANCE
$
5,010.00
41,737.
Town Meeting
ENCUMBERED FOR 07 -08
$
5,010.00
35,149.
Supplies
Planning Department - Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Funds
Item
Purpose
Amount
Balance
Deposit
$ 40,000.00
40,000.
New Carryover
$ 10,000.00
50,000.
Implementation Kick off
LSP and VK Training
$ (374.02)
49,625.
Facilitator /Trainer - Kick -off
Steven Ames /Cherie Enns
$ (5,780.65)
43,845.
Independent Contractor
Recorder - Invoiced
$ (280.00)
43,565.
Professional Dev. - VK
CZM 07 Conference - VK
$ (1,827.86)
41,737.
Town Meeting
Guest Spea ke r/Tra ine r: Steven Ames
$ (6,587.67)
35,149.
Supplies
DVDs, presentation boards, seals, CD covers
$ (477.40)
34,672.
Vision Keepers
Special VK Meetings
$ (120.65)
34,551.
Facilitator
Sept. 06 Special VK Meeting (Clarke)
$ (300.00)
34,251.
Professional Dev. - VK
Family Community Leadership Training
$ (166.92)
34,084.
Misc. Contract
Create Action Plan in Excel Template
$ (220.00)
33,864.
Independent Contractor
Community Planning Assistant - Total Invoiced
$ (4,500.00)
29,364.
TOTAL PD CZM FUNDS EXPENSES
$ (20,635.17)
TOTAL PD CZM INCOME
$ 50,000.00
BALANCE
$ 29,364.83
ENCUMBERED FOR CPA 07 -08
$ (19,500.00)
Big Island Resource Conservation & Development Council
Item Purpose Amount Balance
Deposit - Mo'Bettah Grant Implementation Kick -off Celebration $1,374.79 $1,374.79
Kick -off Celebration Marketing and operating expenses - 1374.79 0
Deposit Donation - Keith De La Cruz $215.15 $215.15
TOTAL BIRC &D EXPENSES $1,374.79
TOTAL INCOME $1,589.94
BALANCE & CARRYOVER $215.15
,E.„..Po.,,...„ EDH 2025 Annual Report Jan 2006 —June 2007 Page 15.
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V1. LookingAkeaj
The EDH 2025 VisionKeepers have an ambitious set of goals for the next year. The following
highlights what the VisionKeepers hope to accomplish.
The VisionKeepers will spend time reflecting on the first 1 1/2 years of EDH 2025
Implementation and will document their `lessons learned' into an Implementation Guidebook.
This Guidebook will be shared with other communities, in particular Kona and Puna, who will
soon adopt their own community plans. The VisionKeepers' experiences and tools developed
will be invaluable to those communities.
• The VisionKeepers will continue to strengthen relationships with Lead Solution Partners to
implement priority Actions and Easy Wins.
• The Action Plan Matrix will be updated to ensure current and relevant information is accessible
to both the community and LSPs. In addition, it will be located on EDH 2O25's new,
comprehensive website which is also under construction ( http- / /co.hawaii.hi.us /edh2025/ ).
• The VisionKeepers will explore the creation of a permanent `home' for themselves.
• Of course, planning for The Second EDH 2025 Town Meeting will soon begin!
Image of Downtown Hilo courtesy of Tropical Visions
Page 16. EDH 2025 Annual Report Jan 2006 —June 2007
V1. AcLnowleJgements
EDH 2025 yisionKeepers:
Paul Nash —Chair
James Leonard —Vice Chair
Leah Craft — Treasurer
Sudha Achar
Barbara Andersen
Kaholo Daguman
Neil Erickson
Sonia Juvik
Cheryl `Quack' Moore
Kathleen Nielsen
Eileen O'Hora -Weir
Dolly Strazar
Alex Frost —HCRC Liaison
Susan Gagorik — Planning Department Liaison
Kylie Alexandra— Community Planning Assistant
Marlene Murray— Recorder
Ketired VisionKeepers:
Keith Akiyama, Andrew Chun, William `Tip' Davis, Alice Moon, James Morin,
Bonnie Geiger, Julie Cade Bon, Donna Saiki, and Julie Tulang
Wependent Contractors:
Marlene Murray— Recorder
Kylie Alexandra— Community Planning Assistant
P1ag Department 5tuJent interns:
Megan Martens (Spring 2007)
LeAna Gloor (Summer 2007)
EDH 2025 Annual Report Jan 2006 —June 2007 Page 17.
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CommitteJ Leal ,5olution Fartner°s:
Lead Solution Partners were initially chosen by the community as the best organization
or individual to implement the Actions. Our Committed Lead Solution Partners have
agreed to implement the Actions assigned to them.
Hilo Downtown Improvement Association
EDH 2025 VisionKeepers
Lyman Museum
Alice Moon & Company
East Hawaii Cultural Council
Hilo Public Library
Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group
Palace Theater
Recycle Hawaii
Tsunami Museum
Wailuku River Walk Steering Committee
YWCA
Andersen, Barbara
Bike Systems Advocates
Connections Public Charter School
De La Cruz, Keith
Big Island Resource Conservation & Development Council
Ann L. Kalber, Tropical Visions
County of Hawaii Departments:
Public Works
Planning Department
Parks & Recreation
Research & Development
Mass Transit Agency
Environmental Management
Civil Defense
Office of Housing & Community Development
Police Department
Fire Department
Page 18. EDH 2025 Annual Report Jan 2006 —June 2007
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r DH 2 025 T®wn Meeting:
PRESENTERS:
EDH 2025 VisionKeepers
Hilo Downtown Improvement Association
County of Hawaii Planning Department
SPONSORS:
Office of State Planning — Coastal Zone Management Program
County of Hawaii Planning Department
Hawaii County Council members Stacy Higa & J. Yoshimoto
MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
Paul Nash
LSP PRESENTERS:
Tom Brown, Hilo Downtown Improvement Association
Bruce McClure. Dept. of Public Works
Steve Shropshire & Brad Kurokawa, Wailuku River Walk Steering Committee
Beth Dykstra, Dept. of Research & Development
Keith De La Cruz, Hilo Farmers Market
LSP EXHIBITORS:
Recycle Hawaii Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group
Alice Moon & Company YWCA
Hilo Public Library Hilo Farmer's Market
Wailuku River Walk Steering Committee Connections Public Charter School
EDH 2025 VisionKeepers
Planning Department
Civil Defense
Office of Housing & Community Development
Environmental Management
Parks & Recreation
Hilo Downtown Improvement Association
Mass Transit Agency
Fire Department
Police Department
Public Works
FOOD & PRODUCT
Sustainable Island Products, LLC
Aloha Luigi Restaurant
Downtown Subway
Hilo Bay Fine Food Emporium
O'Keefe & Sons
EDH 2025 Annual Report Jan 2006 —June 2007
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DONORS
Piper Selden
Cafe Pesto
Emerald Orchid
KTA Superstores
Ono Kona
Page 19.
For more information on EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025, please contact:
The EDH 2025 VisionKeepers
c/o County of Hawaii Planning Department
101 Pauahi St, Suite 3, Hilo HI 96720
edh2025 @gmail.com - (808)961 -8288 ext. 256
http-//co.hawaii.hi.us/edh2025/