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Community Design Patterns:
A Guidebook for Downtown Hilo
June 2010 DRAFT
Financial Support Provided By
The County of Hawaii Planning Department
Prepared By
Kylie Alexandra & Susan Gagorik
For
County of Hawaii Planning Department
Contributors
Angela Capogrossi, Scott Fleming, Chris Hardenbrook, Lauren Miyata, Bethany Morrison
County of Hawai `i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Emplo.ver
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County of Hawaii
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Aupuni Center • 101 Paualii Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Haivai`i 96720
Phone (SOS) 961 -8288 • Fax (SOS) 961 -8742
Message from the Planning Director
Dear Downtown Hilo Stakeholder:
BJ Leithead Todd
Director
Margaret K. Masunaga
Depuri-
Downtown Hilo is a unique place. Surrounded by the twin peaks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea
and fronted by the Pacific Ocean, it enjoys a physical location that is unmatched anywhere else
in the world. The town itself is compact and human - scale, with an abundance of small to
medium privately -owned businesses, located in buildings that reflect a distinctive design
pattern and personality. We understand the importance of protecting what we have, while
encouraging responsible and responsive development that will allow Downtown Hilo to thrive
in the years ahead. For that reason, I am pleased to present Community Design Patterns: A
Guidebook for Downtown Hilo (June 2010 — Draft).
This Guidebook conveys key information to potential developers about the design patterns that
have been identified as important to Downtown Hilo; whether the developer is a public or
private entity or a partnership between the two. It is a starting place for dialogue and an
educational tool that will allow us to manage growth in a forward - looking, proactive manner.
In the coming months the Planning Department will distribute the Guidebook to key
stakeholders — developers, landowners, architects, and others - with an evaluation form that
will assist us to refine or modify the recommendations. We sincerely appreciate your help in
evaluating the Guidebook and I look forward to working with you to preserve and promote our
Downtown Hilo!
Mahalo Nui Loa,
BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Director
June, 2010
County of Hawaii is on Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
m. PREFACE.
Downtown Hilo is the "heart" of the greater Hilo area. It evinces a distinctive sense of
place with a unique combination of cultural and historical significance, a beautiful
coastal landscape, and a long -range community vision to protect and guide its future.
There are numerous elements that constitute Downtown's Hilo character or eclectic
style, including a variety of architectural styles. In addition, large sections of Downtown
Hilo are characterized by low -rise buildings that are integrated with the physical
landscape, minimal or zero front yard setbacks that orient the buildings toward the
street, short - distance blocks to enhance pedestrian accessibility, and canopies over the
sidewalk to protect from sun and rain. The Community Design Patterns: A Guidebook
for Downtown Hilo provides direction for both public and private projects that will help
to create and maintain the form, scale, and visual character that makes Downtown Hilo
truly a place like no other.
The Community Design Patterns
would not have been possible
without the generous assistance
of the following individuals:
Angela Capogrossi: Photography,
Research
Scott Fleming, AIA: Editing,
Photography, Sketches
Chris Hardenbrook: Map
Lauren Miyata: Sketches
Bethany Morrison: Review
And sincere thanks to the many
individuals who submitted feedback
on earlier drafts — mahalo nui loa!
We know that change is inevitable — but the type
of change that impacts a community is not. In
November 2005 the Hawai'i County Council
adopted EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025: A
Community -Based Vision and Living Action Plan
(EDH 2025) as a guide for the future of
Downtown Hilo. The EDH 2025 community
visioning and planning process provided citizens
with an opportunity to articulate a shared 20-
year Overarching Vision for our community that
would preserve and promote Downtown Hilo's
unique sense of place.
Through our community visioning, action
planning, and implementation process, we have
learned that design matters. Therefore,
developing this Guidebook is a practical next
step to preserving the form, scale, and visual
character that makes Downtown Hilo unique.
Encouraging implementation of design patterns
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will ensure that new development and renovation of existing buildings are consistent
with the Overarching Vision and other planning documents.
Community Design Patterns is built upon the effort to sustain Downtown Hilo for the
future. It is a result of: 1) the grassroots community planning process that led to the
adoption of EDH 2025; and 2) the continuing implementation efforts of EDH 2025 from
2005 -2010. This document also builds upon Rule 6: Downtown Hilo Urban Design Rules,
which was originally adopted by the Hawai'i Redevelopment Agency (HRA) in 1987 and
used to review all development in Downtown Hilo until the HRA dissolved in 2000.
Many of the recommendations included in Rule 6 strive to enhance and preserve
Downtown Hilo as an attractive, safe, and pedestrian - friendly place. Lastly, this
document also incorporates 'best practices' from many communities who have adopted
design guidelines and from design experts who have worked with communities across
the United States.
STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION
Community design works best when it acknowledges a community's sense of
identity and collective vision for the future. Great places are built when a variety
of ideas or things to do are incorporated in a development. Stakeholder
participation ensures that new development integrates history, local culture, and
environmental features to ensure that the development is consistent with the
overall goals of a community.
This Guidebook is intended to guide development in a manner that is responsive
to the needs and values of our community in terms of how and where growth
occurs. Ideally, plans for new development and renovation to existing buildings
or public spaces that are submitted to the Planning Department will integrate
appropriate design patterns. Additional stakeholder discussion or review can be
conducted, as needed, to encourage dialogue on unresolved issues and to
validate further integration of appropriate design patterns into a development.
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1.2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preface. i
1.2 Table of Contents. iii
1.3 Authority. v
1.4 What are Design Patterns? v
1.5 Geographic Boundary and Map. v
1.6 Description of Downtown Hilo. vii
1.7 Purpose. viii
1.8 How to Use This Document. ix
PART TWO: COMMUNITY DESIGN PATTERNS
Section One: Design Patterns for Building Sites... i
2.1.1 Placement and Orientation. 2
2.1.2 Landscaping. 3
2.1.3 Parking Lots and Structures. 3
2.1.4 Walls and Fences. 5
2.1.5 Mechanical Systems and Service Elements. 6
2.1.6 Mixed Use Development. 7
Section Two: Design Patterns for Buildings... 8
2.2.1 Historic Character. 9
2.2.2 Historic Designation and Cultural Resources. 10
2.2.3 Height, Scale, and Density. 11
2.2.4 Rooftops. 13
2.2.5 Structural Adequacy. 14
2.2.6 Building Materials and Color. 15
2.2.7 Storefronts, Exteriors, and Entryways. 16
2.2.8 Canopies. 19
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2.2.9 Accessibility.
2.2.10 Business Signage.
23
23
Section Three: Design Patterns for the Streetscape... 25
2.3.1 Public Streets and Highways. 26
2.3.2 Bridges and Gateways. 28
2.3.3 Street Furniture. 28
2.3.4 Alleyways and Fire Access Roads. 30
Section Four: Design Patterns for Public Spaces... 31
2.4.1 Parks, Trails, and Playgrounds. 32
2.4.2 Recreational Facilities — Indoor and Outdoor. 32
2.4.3 Plazas and Squares. 33
2.4.4 Public Art and Murals. 34
Section Five: Design Patterns for Special Areas... 36
2.5.1 Downtown Hilo Commercial Core.
37
2.5.2 Kalakaua Heritage Park.
37
2.5.3 Kamehameha Avenue Pedestrian Area.
38
2.5.4 Keawe Street Pedestrian Area.
39
2.5.5 Lincoln Park and Tennis Courts.
40
2.5.6 Downtown Hilo Farmer's Market Pedestrian Area.
40
2.5.7 Mo'oheau Bandstand and Bus Station.
41
PART THREE: APPENDIX
3.1 Definitions.
44
3.2 List of Sites on the State and Federal Historic Register.
47
3.3 Focus Area Vision Statements.
48
3.4 Sustainability Measures.
53
3.5 Resources.
57
3.6 Contact Information.
59
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1.3. AUTHORITY.
This Guidebook is an educational tool intended to communicate sound design and
development practices that will enhance livability in Downtown Hilo. The
recommendations contained herein are desirable, but they are not mandatory.
The Guidebook will be distributed to developers, architects, and additional key
stakeholders and promoted as best practices to be incorporated in both public and
private projects.
The County of Hawai'i Planning Department shall be responsible for oversight of this
document. Design patterns may already be regulated by applicable County Code
requirements and administered by applicable County Departments.
1.4. WHAT ARE DESIGN PATTERNS?
Design patterns are features of buildings, building sites, and communities that when
defined and applied endeavors to form the foundation for a vibrant and livable
community. Design patterns can be applied to an individual parcel; however, when
they are applied collectively, they become powerful tools for forming communities.
These design patterns are intended to guide private developers, government agencies,
and community organizations in the creation of attractive, functional, and meaningful
places, whether the place is a building site, park, street block, neighborhood, or a
community. Hence, design patterns can be building - related features, like the form of
roofs, entrances, and materials, and they can address site development or macroscopic
concerns such as infill development, density, public streets, and public art.
1.5. GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARY AND MAP.
Community Design Patterns is applicable to the development of all land parcels within
the Downtown Hilo Commercial District (CDH) and includes the street frontage of
parcels that run along the mauka (western) side of Kilauea Avenue from Ponahawai
Street to KOkOau Street (see map on following page). Downtown Hilo includes
approximately 124 acres and is formed by a grid design with short blocks and small
parcels — ranging from approximately 6.92 to 118,934.28 sq. ft. in size, with a mean
parcel size of 12,624.72 sq. ft.
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1.6. DESCRIPTION OF DOWNTOWN HILO.
Downtown Hilo is nestled on the eastern slope of Mauna Loa on the base of Hilo Bay.
Elevation ranges from sea level to 600 feet on the urban fringe. Located on the
windward side of the island, breezy trade -winds from the northeast contribute to
Downtown Hilo's unique climate characteristics and abundant rain.
In Downtown Hilo, one cannot escape the awareness that we live on an island and
being a coastal community, is subject to risks of natural disaster. Earthquakes,
tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, flooding, and hurricanes all affect the Island of Hawaii.
Each of these elements is critical and subject developments to regulatory requirements.
The prevalence of old wooden structures also
creates a risk of widespread fire.
• Major Waterways:
Major waterways within Downtown Hilo include f
the Hilo Bay and Wailuku River. At the periphery I
of the CDH District lies the Alenaio Stream which*
overflows into the soccer fields and feeds into the
Wailoa River. Downtown Hilo is also located
within the Hilo Bay Watershed, which extends
from the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa
to Hilo Bay and covers an area of approximately
463,000 acres.
The area which abuts the Hilo Bayfront shoreline is
zoned Open. The area makai of the shoreline falls
within the State Land Use Conservation which limits
development of structures. All navigable waters are
regulated by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
Downtown Hilo is also located within the Special
Management Area (SMA) and governed by Chapter
205A, Hawai'i Revised Statutes (Coastal Zone
Management Act) which protects our coastal
resources. The County of Hawai'i Planning
Department plays a key role in implementing the
Hawai'i CZM Program
• Downtown Hilo from across Hilo Bay
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• The Wailuku River empties into
Hilo Bay under the "Singing Bridge"
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Chapter 205A establishes the following Coastal Zone Management (CZM) objectives
and policies: recreational resources, historical resources, managing development,
coastal ecosystems, public participation, scenic and open space resources, economic
uses, coastal hazards, beach protection, and marine resources.
Since Downtown Hilo is located in the SMA, the Planning Department has jurisdiction to
review all development within the SMA using CZM objectives and policies. The
Planning Department also approves permitted uses within the 40 -foot Shoreline
Setback area. All SMA Major Permits and Shoreline Setback Variances are approved by
the Planning Commission.
Many parcels in Downtown Hilo are also located in the flood plain and are regulated by
requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA).
Clearly, the existing waterways have a major impact on development in Downtown
Hilo. The natural setting not only makes Downtown Hilo a gem for waterfront
revitalization but also increases its vulnerability to flooding, high wave action, and
additional layers of regulatory requirement for public safety.
1.7. PURPOSE.
Based on principles of place- making and design, Community Design Patterns provides a
flexible framework for enhancing Downtown Hilo. The design patterns are based on
Downtown Hilo's existing environmental, cultural, architectural, and historic assets and
seek to preserve these assets for the future.
This Guidebook is designed to be an innovative document that will expand and grow, as
new design patterns, practices, and treatments are determined to be appropriate for
Downtown Hilo. Additionally, through testing and use, improvements can be applied to
the design patterns and the recommendations contained herein. It is also hoped that
this Guidebook will serve as a model for other planning areas on the Island of Hawai'i.
The purpose of Community Design Patterns: A Guidebook for Downtown Hilo is to:
1) Translate Downtown Hilo's distinctive character and identity into design patterns.
2) Define the design patterns and establish recommendations that, when
implemented, will produce a livable, healthy, and safe community.
3) Encourage implementation of the design patterns in order to enhance Downtown
Hilo's economic vibrancy and significance as a waterfront community.
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1.8. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT.
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION. This section provides important background information
that is designed to situate the design patterns within the context of Downtown Hilo.
Throughout the Guidebook, words indicated in bold the first time they appear are
included in the Definitions list.
PART TWO: COMMUNITY DESIGN PATTERNS. In this section, design patterns are
grouped under five design themes:
1. Design Patterns for Building Sites
2. Design Patterns for Buildings
3. Design Patterns for the Streetscape
4. Design Patterns for Public Spaces
5. Design Patterns for Special Areas
Each design pattern includes:
1111,� A description of the design pattern and relevant information to describe its
background or purpose;
01- A list of recommendations that articulate the 'best practices' that are associated
with each pattern. In some cases, practices to avoid are also included;
01- Photographs or sketches to provide a visual representation of the design pattern.
• Supplemental Information:
Focus Areas create a cohesive link between the EDH 2025 Plan and the Community
Design Patterns. Each design theme implements one or more of the six (6) EDH 2025
Focus Areas, and is referenced with the appropriate icons. The 6 Focus Areas are: 1)
Creating Economic Vitality, 2) Preserving Our Environment, 3) Strengthening and
Sustaining Our Community, 4) Enhancing Education, Culture, and the Arts, 5) Promoting
Health and Safety, and 6) Managing Growth. (Refer to the Appendix for the Focus Area
Vision Statements.)
In addition, EDH 2025 Sustainability Measures represent goals to achieve and provide a
way to assess sustainability- oriented development. Each design pattern references one
or more of the ten (10) Sustainability Measures: 1) Community Resiliency, 2) Civic
Gathering, 3) Earth Friendly, 4) Equitable Access, 5) Healthy Living & Walkability, 6)
Mixed Use Development, 7) Multi -modal Transportation, 8) 'Ohana Tradition, 9) Parks &
Natural Spaces, 10) Rhythm of Hilo. (Refer to the Appendix for descriptions of the
Sustainability Measures.)
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Section One.
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Design Patterns for Building Sites
Design Patterns for Building Sites include those considerations that relate to the parcel of
land where the new construction or renovation is taking place.
This Section implements the following EDH 2025 Focus Areas:
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Focus Area 2:
Preserving Our Environment
Focus Area 5:
Promoting Health and Safety
Focus Area 6:
Managing Growth
2.1.1 Placement and Orientation. Pz
2.1.2 Landscaping. P3
2.1.3 Parking Lots and Structures. P3
2.1.4 Walls and Fences. P5
2.1.5 Mechanical Systems and Service Elements. P6
2.1.6 Mixed Use Development. P7
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2.1.1 Placement and Orientation
Placement and orientation refers to the required clear distance from the property line to the
face of the front, sides, or rear of the physical building and /or other types of permanent
improvements. Normally, placement setbacks provide open space for landscaping, parking,
placement of street furniture, pedestrian amenities, and other approved commerce functions.
A majority of Downtown buildings have no setback, providing full use of the property, and
directly abut the public sidewalk, which facilitates pedestrian interaction with businesses.
Recommendations
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• Examples of zero -front yard
setback along Ponahawai Street
• Off - street parking located behind
an existing building on the corner of
Keawe and Haili Streets
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SustainabilityMeasures
Civic Gathering
Healthy Living & Walkability
Rhythm of Hilo
Orient new commercial and residential building entrances
toward the street.
Integrate zero -front yard (i.e., no setback from the
sidewalk) for lots within the Downtown Hilo Commercial
Core (refer to page 37 for more information about the
Commercial Core). Exceptions can be allowed for
landscaping, utility connections, entryways, outdoor cafes,
public art, or other pedestrian uses and amenities.
• Zero front -yard is recommended for the first three
levels.
• For structures higher than three stories, set back
the upper floors of buildings to maintain the
pedestrian scale along the street frontage and to
allow for natural light, air, and ventilation.
c. Incorporate courtyards, arcades, and open spaces with
landscaping into the site design when possible.
d. Develop residential blocks with front yard setbacks for
stoops, lanais, and front gardens.
Parking:
e. Locate any off - street parking to the rear of a property.
f. Minimize the number of vehicular ingress- egress points to
reduce the impact on sidewalk and vehicular continuity.
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2.1.2 Landscaping
Landscaping serves a variety of important functions and forms an essential feature of the
building site or streetscape. Landscaping fosters human -scale development and a sense of
vitality; provides screening for unsightly areas between adjacent land uses or between a land
use and a roadway; reduces the "Heat- Island" effect of parking lots; promotes ecological and
cultural values; and enhances the "Tropical Destination" branding of Hawai'i.
Recommendations
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• Landscaping along the front of
Kamehameha Avenue
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Sustainability Measures =
Community Resiliency
Earth - Friendly
Parks & Natural Spaces
a. Select native species when appropriate.
b. When introducing new plant materials, select ground level
plants that are compatible with the neighborhood
character in terms of their location, function, size, scale,
material and color.
c. Use low- maintenance designs and irrigation systems and
drought- resistant plants to minimize upkeep over time.
d. Maintain existing landscaping.
e. Although potted plants are attractive and add color to the
streetscape, use them judiciously since they are fragile,
difficult to maintain, and appear temporary.
f. Use planters that have a durable maintenance -free finish
resistant to rain and sun.
g. Trim and maintain shrubs and hedges to less than 3 feet in
height.
O Avoid use of loose rocks.
O Avoid alien species for landscaping.
2.1.3 Parking Lots and Structures
The size, design, and location of parking lots and structures influence their visual appearance,
safety for vehicles and pedestrians, and their impact on the surrounding environment. Parking
Lots are paved surface areas. Parking Structures contain one or more stories of parking above
grade.
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Recommendations
• A well- maintained landscape buffer
fronting the Hawaii Tribune Herald
parking lot on Kino'ole Street
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Sustainability Measures
Earth - Friendly
Healthy Living & Walkability
Mixed -Use Development
a. Consolidate off - street parking into unified parking lots
and structures as opposed to individual parking lots for
each commercial use.
b. To mitigate the visual impact and to enhance economic
development, incorporate retail uses and landscaping on
the ground level of parking structures located outside the
flood plain.
c. To minimize storm water runoff, reduce the extent of
impervious surfaces by using pervious paving materials
such as paving grids or pervious pavement.
d. Install weather resistant bicycle racks at a ratio of one
rack for every 20 vehicular spaces (for parking lots of less
than 20 vehicular spaces, install at least one rack).
O Avoid the creation of additional open paved surface
parking lots to maximize pedestrian safety within the
Downtown area.
Landscaping for Parking Lots:
e. Ensure a minimum 1 -1/2 to 3 foot wide and not more
than 3 feet high landscaped setback along the parcel
perimeter, and in particular to reduce the visual impact
from the street.
f. Provide interior landscaping within surface parking
facilities; for example, canopy -type trees along with low
maintenance shrubbery and decorative rock.
Lighting for Parking Lots and Structures:
g. For security purposes, install and maintain sufficient
lighting for public parking lots and structures that are
utilized at night.
h. Ensure that light fixtures are scaled to the pedestrian as
well as the automobile with fully - shielded lights directed
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downward and not onto adjacent properties. The
recommended height for light fixtures is no more than
thirty (30) feet.
i. Use appropriate height and spacing to create a uniform
illumination level for security without harsh light or glare.
j. Paint or color parking structure interior walls white to
reflect natural or artificial light and enable greater
visibility.
2.1.4 Walls and Fences
Walls and fences are often used at entrances to courtyards, yards, storage areas, play areas,
utility and mechanical equipment and parking lots or garages in order to delineate property
lines and boundaries between public and private spaces.
Fences and walls should be used with discretion and preferably where they form an
architectural accent. Other preferred means for delineating boundaries include landscaping,
sidewalks, signs, pavement treatment, metal railings and posts, and gates.
Recommendations
a
• Landscaping softens the
appearance of the wall surrounding
the Hawaii Telcom property on
Kino'ole Street
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Sustainability Measures =
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Rhythm of Hilo
a. Where necessary, install fences that are attractive from all
viewable sides and pedestrian - scaled, i.e. no more than six
feet high.
b. Appropriate fencing materials include wood, wrought iron,
or "art" glass.
c. Where walls are located, use appropriately colored
materials, texture, landscape, paint, mural, or artwork to
soften and improve the visual impact.
O Avoid chain link fences.
O Avoid concrete walls.
O Avoid blank walls along the sidewalk.
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2.1.5 Mechanical Systems and Service Elements
Examples of mechanical systems that may require screening include: electrical transformers
and panel boxes, domestic potable water piping, waste water piping, antennae, and air
conditioning equipment.
Service elements consist of external large bins, trash receptacles, and recycling bins used for
refuse storage. These elements for accommodating waste generated on site or for storing
maintenance equipment are often eye sores whose visual impact needs to be managed
accordingly.
Recommendations
Y
• Chain -link with vision strips is
used to screen mechanical systems
on Wailuku Drive
a. Install mechanical systems such that they require the least
alteration to the structural integrity and physical appearance
of the building.
b. Use fencing and gates to screen mechanical systems and
k service elements from public view.
• Three or four sided screening devices that are four to
six feet high are recommended to enclose
mechanical systems. Suggested materials include
wood (e.g. bamboo, picket) or chain -link with vision
strips.
c. Ensure adequate ventilation of attics, crawl spaces,
basements, and other enclosures to prevent moisture
problems.
• Mechanical Systems are unsightly d
and can interfere with the right -of-
way
Incorporate artwork, landscaping, or textured materials to
increase the visual interest of screening devices.
e. Locate trash collection for easy maintenance and
Sustainability Measures :
accessibility but set back sufficiently from adjacent
properties to minimize any unpleasant visual, aural, and
Healthy Living& Walkability olfactory impact.
Rhythm of Hilo
O Avoid placement of mechanical systems that would interfere
with sidewalk rights -of -way.
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2.1.6 Mixed Use Development
Mixed use development refers to the practice of mixing retail, residential, and office space
uses. The most common example of mixed use can be seen in buildings which contain store
fronts at the ground level and office space residential uses in the floors above.
Recommendations
• An example of mixed use with
retail on the ground floor and
short -term residential units on
the top floor located on the
corner of Ponahawai and
Punahoa Streets
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Sustainability Measures
Community Resiliency
Mixed -Use Development
a. Identify vacant lots in Downtown Hilo that are appropriate
for infill development before rezoning adjacent districts to
accommodate new uses and development.
b. Augment the number and variety of street -level uses as the
size of the property increases.
c. New permitted uses that are service - oriented and meet the
needs of residents are encouraged to the extent that they
will not increase traffic congestion.
d. For parking garages, incorporate commercial mixed -use on
the ground floor.
e. When considering the construction or rehabilitation of a
building into one that provides residential units, design units
of varying sizes for diversity of housing choices, including
both affordable and higher end units.
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Section Two.
Design Patterns for Buildings
Design Patterns for Buildings include those that relate to any structure used or intended for
supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
This Section implements the following EDH 2025 Focus Areas:
Focus Area is
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Creating Economic Vitality
2.2.1 Historic Character. P9
V. Focus Area 2: 2.2.2 Historic Designation and Cultural Resources. P10
S Preserving Our Environment
Focus Area 4:
Enhancing Education, Culture, and the Arts
0�Focus Area 5:
Promoting Health & Safety
Focus Area 6:
= Managing Growth
2.2.3 Height, Scale, and Density. P11
2.2.4 Rooftops. P13
2.2.5 Structural Adequacy. P14
2.2.6 Building Materials and Color. P15
2.2.7 Storefronts, Exteriors, and Entryways. P16
2.2.8 Canopies. P19
2.2.9 Accessibility. P23
2.2.10 Business Signage. P23
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2.2.1 Historic Character
Historic character refers to the visual aspects and physical features that comprise the
appearance or, "identity," of every historic building. Character - defining elements include the
overall shape of the building, its materials, incorporation of period- specific technology,
craftsmanship, decorative details, interior spaces and features, as well as the various aspects of
its relationship to its site and environment.
In addition, structures are oftentimes regarded as historic because the materials and
craftsmanship reflected in their construction are tangible and irreplaceable evidence of our
cultural heritage and can be difficult, if not impossible, to replicate authentically in the present.
Recommendations
• The historic Waiakea Mission
a. All buildings, structures, and sites are recognized as
products of their own time. Alterations that have no
historical basis or which seek to create an earlier or later
appearance are discouraged.
b. Changes in design which may have taken place over the
course of time are evidence of this town's history and
development. These changes may have acquired
significance in their own right and this significance should
be recognized and respected.
c. Ensure that changes in use require minimal alteration of
the building, structure, or site and its environment.
Station, now Haili church, which
d. Maintain the distinctive stylistic features or examples of
is also listed on the State and
Federal Historic Registers
skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building,
structure, or site.
e. Repair of deteriorated architectural features is preferred to
their replacement. In the event replacement is necessary,
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match new material with the material being replaced in
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composition, design, color, texture and other visual
qualities.
• The historic Koehnen's Building
f. Repair or replace missing architectural features using
accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic,
physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural
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designs or the availability of different architectural
Sustainability Measures = elements from other buildings or structures.
Community Resiliency •
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g. Protect and preserve the essential form and integrity of a
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structure when making new additions or alterations so that
the structure would be unimpaired in the case that such
additions or alterations were to be removed.
h. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to
existing properties is not discouraged when such
alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural, or cultural material and such
design is compatible with the size, scale, color, material,
and character of the property, neighborhood, or
environment.
OO Avoid damage to distinguishing original qualities of a
building, structure, or site and its environment. The removal
or alteration of any historic material or distinctive
architectural feature is discouraged.
OO Avoid sandblasting and other cleaning methods that might
damage the historic building materials.
2.2.2 Historic Designation and Cultural Resources
Downtown Hilo features numerous structures that are listed on the State and Federal Historic
Registers. The National Register of Historic Places is kept by the National Park Service (NPS),
and includes significant properties that are nominated by State and Federal agencies, historic
areas in the National Park System, and all National Historic Landmarks. (Refer to the Appendix
for a full list of properties on the State and Federal Historic Registers.)
Standards and Guidelines for Historic Buildings are administered by the NPS and the
Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) - State Historic Preservation Division. NPS
defines a historic property as a district, site, structure, or landscape that has historical,
archaeological, architectural, or engineering significance.
Visit the National Park Service Website at: www.nps.gov for more information.
For information on the State of Hawaii, visit www.hawaii.gov/dlnr / hpd / hpregistr.htm.
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Cultural resources include districts, sites, buildings, structures, objects, and practices of
archaeological, architectural, and historical interests and consideration of such resources for
inclusion and compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws. Management of
cultural resources includes activities focused on research, planning of actions affecting them,
stewardship, and support and appreciation to perpetuate them.
Recommendations
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• The Volcano Block Building is
listed on the State and Federal
Historic Registers
Sustainability Measures
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Earth - Friendly
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a. Protect and preserve archaeological resources and ensure
that all known archaeological resources are left intact as
required by DLNR.
b. Conduct a professional archaeological survey of all terrain
that must be disturbed during a new development or
rehabilitation program.
2.2.3 Height, Scale, and Density
Building height is measured as the distance vertically taken (typically) from the average grade at
front, sides and /or rear of the building (or the average elevation of the curb or curbs of the
street facing the building) to the average elevation of the roof. Most building heights in
Downtown Hilo are two to three stories (approximately 30 — 40 feet); the tallest building
currently stands at four stories (62 feet).
Scale is largely determined by height. At present, Downtown Hilo maintains a human -scale
atmosphere that complements (as opposed to overwhelms) the senses of the pedestrian.
Density refers to the number of dwelling units or rentable units for a particular unit of gross
land area. Utilizing density in compact buildings helps to create convenient town centers where
a variety of services is offered and in which people will want to live. Oftentimes, density can
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reduce traffic congestion. Medium to high density can be achieved with a variety of building
heights and should be considered in the context of the existing neighborhood character and
scale. Density should also integrate good quality, human -scale design.
Recommendations
• This image of Downtown Hilo
shows how the height and scale of
most buildings are integrated with
the surrounding natural landscape
• This aerial image conveys the low -
rise nature of buildings in Downtown
Hilo
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Mixed -Use Development
Rhythm of Hilo
Height:
a. New construction building heights that do not exceed 60
feet in the area makai of Kino'ole Street, or 80 feet mauka
of Kino'ole Street, are strongly encouraged. (See Figure 1
for instructions on how to determine building height.)
b. Ensure that building heights do not adversely affect
mauka -makai view planes or create excessive shadow.
Scale:
c. Align architectural features with the existing patterns of
neighboring buildings to maintain scale and rhythm. For
example, incorporate cornice lines and canopy heights
that are compatible with other structures in the vicinity.
d. Change materials and patterns as needed to maintain the
rhythm of fagade widths especially for projects that
extend over large lots.
O Avoid constructing slab buildings (single story buildings with
no roof line).
Density:
e. Utilize maximum allowable density.
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Figure 1: How to determine building height, in feet, from the 1991 Uniform Building Code Sec. 409.
2.2.4 Rooftops
Rooftops encompass those portions of the building envelope including all opaque and
translucent surfaces, fenestration, doors, and hatches which are above enclosed space and
which are horizontal or tilted at less than sixty degrees from horizontal.
The following recommendations apply to rooftops in general, but should not be construed to
discourage other uses for rooftops, such as open -air restaurants.
Recommendations
a. Preserve and restore the original roof shape and parapet
walls when those features are visible from the street and
are sufficient to protect from the weather. (See Figure 2
for elements of roof design.)
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2.2.4 Rooftops
Rooftops encompass those portions of the building envelope including all opaque and
translucent surfaces, fenestration, doors, and hatches which are above enclosed space and
which are horizontal or tilted at less than sixty degrees from horizontal.
The following recommendations apply to rooftops in general, but should not be construed to
discourage other uses for rooftops, such as open -air restaurants.
Recommendations
a. Preserve and restore the original roof shape and parapet
walls when those features are visible from the street and
are sufficient to protect from the weather. (See Figure 2
for elements of roof design.)
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b. Retain the original type of roofing material, whenever
Sustainability Measures possible. In Hilo, this often consists of tile roofs or
Rhythm of Hilo corrugated metal painted red or green.
c. When roof replacement is necessary and the roofing
system is visible, utilize new material that duplicates the
old in composition, size, shape, color, and texture.
d. For adjacent buildings of roughly equal height, similar roof
lines are recommended.
Parapet Wall of
Figure 2: Elements of roof design
2.2.5 Structural Adequacy
Structural adequacy is a quantifiable evaluation or objective measurement of a constructed
assembly's ability to fulfill a specific function; for example, to be load bearing (carry a
predetermined load), to be waterproof, to resist a described force (wind), or to protect the
occupants or users of a structure. Structural problems should be addressed with the intended
goal of maintaining buildings for extended reuse rather than building new.
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Recommendations
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Sustainability Measures =
Community Resiliency
a. Stabilize and repair weakened structural members.
b. Since most of Downtown Hilo consists of older buildings,
landowners are encouraged to work with business owners
to ensure that fire protection systems and plans are in
place on each building site. For example, maintain fire
extinguishers within each leased unit and note location on
floor plans.
O Avoid new excavations which may undermine the
structural adequacy of an existing building.
2.2.6 Building Materials and Color
Building materials and color are an important component of the building /street nexus. The
style and quality of materials makes a substantial contribution to Downtown Hilo's sense of
place. The selection of building materials and color should take into consideration the
pedestrian's visual and tactile experience.
Recommendations
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• The Hilo Bay Building incorporates
wood exterior materials
Building Materials:
a. Utilize natural materials, including stone and wood (or
natural -look materials).
b. The following exterior building materials are
recommended: ceramic tile, quarry tile, field stone, Puna
stone, textured concrete block, smooth surfaced poured -
in -place concrete, textured poured -in -place concrete,
smooth or textured pre -cast concrete, rough sawn wood,
wood construction painted "earth- tone" or stained, and
new or used bricks. Horizontal tongue and groove or "ship
lap" type siding is particularly encouraged.
c. Incorporate artistically crafted building materials to
distinguish building entrances.
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d. Select building materials that are compatible with adjacent
structures.
''' e. Utilize energy efficient building materials to minimize costs
associated with heating and cooling.
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• Recent renovation of the f. Recycle construction materials and construction debris to
Koehnen's Building integrated divert the internment of these same materials from the
historic colors landfill. Materials typically include asphalt, concrete and
masonry, structural steel, gypsum board, construction
packaging and wood products. For example, concrete and
masonry can be ground into a gravel substitute and re-
used on -site and gypsum board and wood products can be
ground into mulch and spread as a soil amendment.
-- (Check local listings for businesses that accept usable
recycled building materials.)
O Avoid using vinyl siding, plastic blocks, sheet metal, and
metallic panels as primary materials on building exteriors
(use of these materials as accent features is acceptable).
• This building on Kamehameha Color:
Avenue integrates stylish colors
that reflect the surrounding g. "Earth- tone" exterior colors in subdued ranges and
greenery and color of the ocean
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combinations and which blend with the surrounding
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Sustainability Measures natural environment are recommended. More varied
colors for architectural trim or accent are acceptable.
Earth - Friendly
Rhythm of Hilo : O Avoid exterior colors that clash with adjacent buildings.
2.2.7 Storefronts, Exteriors, and Entryways
Storefronts typically encompass the exterior face of a building, which is the architectural front,
sometimes distinguished from the other faces by elaboration of architectural or ornamental
details. Storefronts usually have one or more windows for the display of goods or wares.
Most building roofs in Downtown Hilo are hidden behind a False Front to create the illusion of
uniformity of the roof line and /or the horizontal line of the building fagade in relationship to
adjacent building facades.
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Recommendations
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• The restored False Front of the
Chun Building
Storefronts and Exteriors:
a. Restore previously altered storefronts to their original
character by reference to photographs, investigation of
the original structural fabric, and comparison with similar
structures within the Downtown Hilo area.
b. Where the original design of a building cannot be
determined or where full scale restoration is not
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economically feasible, a design of the storefront
compatible with that of adjacent buildings may be
appropriate.
Incorporate design features that are compatible with
design features of well- maintained adjacent buildings,
including, but not limited to, scale, proportions, materials,
ornamentation, colors, rhythms of solids to voids, and
repetition of design elements and directional expression
(vertically or horizontally).
d. Preserve the original exterior building material whenever
possible. When not possible, use new materials that
duplicate the old in size, shape, and texture.
e. Preserve significant architectural features, such as
cornices, railings, awnings, canopies, and shutters.
Replace missing features whenever appropriate and
possible. (See Figure 3 for architectural building features.)
f. Maintain the original window and door openings, frames,
sash, glass, doors, lintels, sills, architraves, hardware,
ornamentation, awnings, and shutters where they
contribute to the architectural and historic character of
the building. (See Figure 3 for architectural building
features.)
g. Replace missing or irreparable windows within fagades
with new windows that match the original shape, material,
size, operation, and muntin and mullion arrangement.
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• The Sig Zane storefront includes eye -
catching display windows and a visually
interesting entrance that combines
stone and wood to create effect
• The entrance to Sugar
Coast Candy maintains the
original design with a new
burst of color
• Merchandise displayed in the
entryway
h. Install large display windows which provide for two -way
visibility for the public and building occupants.
i. Select a white, putty, bronze or black finish when
specifying aluminum sash and screens, door frames and
screen doors. Metallic aluminum color is discouraged.
j. Install and maintain lighting at building entrances and exits
that achieves the minimum requirements for general
illumination, safety, and security.
O Avoid alterations to original storefronts. Repairing and
preserving such storefronts, in their entirety or in
substantial part, is preferred.
O Avoid louvered (Jalousie) window replacements of original
casement, awning, or double -hung vertical sliding sash -type
windows.
O Avoid obstructing windows with signs or plants for
increased visibility.
Entryways:
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k. Design recessed entryways to avoid the appearance of flat
facades.
I. Accent entryways with texture and color to add design and
interest on the pedestrian walkways.
m. Select doors that feature glass accents, possibly above a
solid panel.
n. Painted or varnished wood is preferable; however, metal
with bronze or black anodized or painted finish is
acceptable.
o. Where accessibility and exiting requirements allow,
entryways may also be used to display merchandise for
sale when merchandise does not trespass onto the public
sidewalk.
Avoid residential -type solid doors.
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2.2.8 Canopies
Canopies encompass the covered area which extends from the wall of a building, protecting an
entrance or allowing shade and shelter along the building facade. Canopies are prevalent
among existing buildings in Downtown Hilo and protect pedestrians from the rain and sun.
Recommendations
• An example of wrought iron
supported canopies along the
Kaikodo Building
a. Preserve existing sidewalk canopies and overhangs and
replace missing features whenever appropriate and
possible.
b. For design continuity, apply paint to the supporting rods
on rod - supported canopies and to the wrought iron
supports of existing trussed canopies.
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• Wrought iron supports
underneath the canopies of
the Hata Building
• The wrought iron supported
canopies along the Koehnen's
Building also include lighting
c. Select materials that retain design continuity for the fascia
of all horizontally projecting sidewalk canopies.
d. Where deterioration requires construction of an entirely
new canopy, the new canopy design may integrate
positively sloped overhangs without iron supports as long
as design continuity is retained between adjacent
buildings.
e. New sidewalk canopies may be positively sloped
overhangs with wrought iron supports similar to the Hata
and Koehnen's Building canopies and should project over
the sidewalk area giving continuous rain protection to
pedestrians along with the entire frontage of the building.
f. For design continuity, utilize black paint for the sidewalk
canopy wrought iron support.
g. For new construction, installation of canopies which
provide continuous coverage over the public sidewalk is
strongly encouraged, along with the following:
• Match the height of the canopy to existing and
adjacent sidewalk canopies while maintaining its
rain protection functions.
• Extend the canopy to the full length of the
building frontage facing the sidewalk. In addition,
the canopy should project the maximum allowable
distance from the property line to the curb, over
the sidewalk. (See Figure 4 for canopy structure
and dimensions.)
• There should be a minimum of eight feet clear
vertical distance from the lowest point of the
canopy or its supporting structure to the top of the
sidewalk surface.
• Where there is vehicle access, the vertical distance
should not be less than fourteen feet clear vertical
distance from the lowest point of the canopy or its
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• An art deco style canopy along
the front of the Kress Building
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Sustainability Measures
Civic Gathering
Healthy Living & Walkability
Rhythm of Hilo
supporting structure to the roadway pavement
surface.
• The canopy should be constructed entirely of
noncombustible or one -hour fire resistive
materials.
• Variations to the recommended canopy projection
over the sidewalk may be considered for locations
where an existing utility pole, traffic signal, sign, or
similar object would prohibit construction; or for a
condition that makes construction infeasible.
h. Along Kamehameha Avenue, where landscaped buffers
are situated between the sidewalk and street parking,
extend canopies over the full width of the sidewalk (as
Hawai'i County Code permits).
Roll -up type canvas awnings attached to permanent
canopies, for use as sun protection, are acceptable in
subdued color and pattern.
Install and maintain lighting sufficient for general
illumination, safety, and security under the canopies.
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Figure 4: The structure and dimensions of a canopy over the sidewalk
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2.2.9 Accessibility
Accessibility is a general term that can be used to describe the degree to which a product,
device, service, or environment is accessible by as many people as possible. Accessibility
ensures that people of all abilities have the utility of operation and right of access.
Recommendations
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• The accessible primary entrance
to the Hilo Public Library
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SustainabiIity Measures =
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'Ghana Tradition
a. New and existing structures should ensure that the
primary entrance to a building is accessible by all users.
b. Considerations for privacy, security, and safety should be
equally met for all users.
c. Companion restrooms are highly recommended.
2.2.10 Business Signage
Signage can include a display board or surface used for directions, identification, instructions or
advertising; usually consisting of lettering, pictures, diagrams, decoration, etc., often in
combination, on a contrasting background surface.
Recommendations
a. Situate address numbers on buildings so they are clearly
visible from the street.
b. Suspend street level signage beneath canopies and
overhangs where they are present.
c. Signs that enhance the historic and architectural
character of Hilo and are suitable for close view by slow
moving motorists and pedestrians are encouraged. To
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• Business signage for Hana Hou uses
simple but effective wood material
• Business signage along
Kamehameha Avenue
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Community Resiliency :
Rhythm of Hilo
this end, smaller signs are recommended with the
following characteristics:
• Materials: Carved or sandblasted wood, painted
wood, non - reflective metal, and signs mounted on
stone are recommended.
• Color: Harmonious colors are recommended.
Iridescent, loud, and clashing colors are to be
avoided.
• Lighting: Indirect lighting of signs is
recommended. Self- illumination plastic face signs
or those with direct, flashing, moving or
intermittent lights are discouraged. Illumination
should be a detached source shielded from direct
view.
• Legibility: Adherence to simple and readable
graphics including "period" or serif -type lettering
to accent the building age and symbols to identify
the businesses are suggested. Incorporate symbol
or graphic signs for ease of recognition.
d. Post in -house signs for employees to indicate locations
for emergency evacuation.
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Section Three.
Design Patterns for the Streetscape
Design Patterns for the Streetscape include those that relate to the visual elements of a
street that combine to form the street's character.
This Section implements the following EDH 2025 Focus Areas:
Focus Area is
Creating Economic Vitality
Focus Area 5:
Promoting Health and Safety
Focus Area 6:
Managing Growth
2.3.1 Public Streets and Highways. P26
2.3.2 Bridges and Gateways. P28
2.3.3 Street Furniture. P28
2.3.4 Alleyways and Fire Access Roads. Pao
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2.3.1 Public Streets and Highways
A Street is the entire width between the boundary lines of a way publicly maintained for use by
the public. It is an avenue, road, alley, lane, highway, or boulevard. It includes sidewalks,
crosswalks, boardwalks and every class of public road, square, and place. A highway is a
thoroughfare of high vehicular speed and capacity.
Recommendations
• Bayfront Highway skirts along the
edge of Hilo Bay
• Wide and unobstructed
sidewalks allow for greatest foot
traffic and accessibility
a. Relocate important infrastructure, such as Bayfront
Highway, away from vulnerable locations.
b. Reduce vehicular traffic in Downtown Hilo by
incorporating multi -modal forms of transportation, such as
shuttles and bicycles.
c. Create safe and efficient mobility through downtown with
well- connected pedestrian, bicycle (or multi -use paths),
and public transit.
d. As safety requirements permit, utilize existing roadway
right -of -ways to create safe walkways, trails, and bicycle
paths.
e. Construct roundabouts where feasible.
f. Synchronize traffic lights to ease traffic congestion.
Sidewalks:
g. Develop and maintain wide sidewalks to accommodate
high - volume pedestrian traffic.
h. Replace old walkways with cracks, holes, patches,
settlement, and smoothness with non -slip walks, curb
ramps, and curbs.
i. Finish new sidewalks with wood trowel, salt finish texture
for easy maintenance and non -slip qualities. Brick finish or
the "textured" -type walkways are not discouraged but
may be subject to plan approval.
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• Crosswalk with pedestrian -
activated flashing lights
connects the Hilo Farmer's
Market to the Mo'oheau Bus
Station
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Sustainability Measures
Equitable Access
Healthy Living & Walkability
Multimodal Transportation
j. As regulations permit, sidewalk space outside restaurants
may be utilized for benches, tables, and chairs, provided
the use is in keeping with County regulations and ADA
requirements.
Crosswalks:
k. Mark crosswalks with high visibility lines or drawings.
I. Build curb extensions or bulb outs on street corners.
m. Install median refuges or crossing islands to reduce
pedestrian crossing distances and provide a safe place to
wait while crossing.
n. Install pedestrian warning signs and crossing signals as
needed.
o. Limit raised or textured materials that make crossing
difficult for people with physical disabilities (except ADA-
required tactile bump tiles).
p. Re- evaluate assumed walking speeds that determine the
walking speed for signal operations to consider
pedestrians with limited abilities at busy intersections.
q. Design crossing signals with pedestrian countdowns to
provide adequate warning and minimize confusion.
Bike lanes:
r. Establish bike paths in areas of safe travel without conflict
to auto vehicles and pedestrians.
s. Create interconnecting paved bike - pedestrian pathways
within a public access easement or public right -of -way.
• Where easements are utilized, the width should
be not less than 10 feet wide.
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2.3.2 Bridges and Gateways
Gateways present an exciting opportunity to celebrate local art and traditions while also
announcing the boundary presence of Downtown Hilo.
The three bridges on the western edge of downtown present the passage over natural
gateways into downtown. The "singing bridge" on Highway 19 is the primary bridge that feeds
traffic into Downtown Hilo. The Wailuku River bridge on Pu'ueo Street and the upper Wailuku
River bridge on Wainaku Street also direct traffic into Downtown.
Recommendations
• The Welcome to Downtown Hilo
gateway sign on Kamehameha
Avenue
• The Pu'ueo Bridge at the entrance
to Downtown Hilo
2.3.3 Street Furniture
a. Install "Welcome to Downtown Hilo" gateway entrances
with landscaping at the following locations: Highway 19
entry point at Waianuenue Avenue and the Kaiko'o entry
point on Kilauea Avenue and Ponahawai Street (similar to
the sign installed on Kamehameha Avenue, in the picture
of the left).
b. Renovate and maintain gateway bridges, with paint,
lights, and signage in order to transform these structures
into obvious entryways into downtown.
c. Install directional signs at strategic locations to provide
directions to Downtown Hilo.
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Community Resiliency
Street furniture is a collective term for objects and pieces of equipment installed on streets and
roads for various purposes; including traffic barriers, bollards, post boxes, phone boxes,
streetlamps, street lighting, traffic lights, traffic signs, bus stops, planters, taxi stands, and waste
and recycling receptacles.
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Recommendations
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• Waste and recycling
receptacles
• Period -type street lights
outside the Palace Theater
• Bike racks along Kamehameha
Avenue
a. Identify and designate a consistent furniture zone for
maintaining order and to ensure a clear right -of -way path
of travel for people of all abilities.
b. Ensure that street furniture amenities are accessible by
people of all abilities.
c. Evaluate important features such as use, weathering,
aesthetics, durability, and resistance to vandalism in
selecting public street furniture.
d. Install adequate street lighting to illuminate the roadway
and intersections to help motorists see pedestrians and
other motor vehicles.
• Period type street lights should be installed as part
of any street improvement project and /or as funds
are available.
e. Install smooth concrete benches with positive water run-
off in order to integrate a seating area with a planter box.
f. Exposed aggregate planter pots and concrete trash
receptacles are recommended to be used throughout the
downtown area. Concrete is recommended for Downtown
Hilo because of its qualities of resisting deterioration,
vandalism, weight which prevents theft, and its inherent
strength.
g. Plant street trees with functional grating in areas where
sidewalk width and vertical clearance allow.
h. Install weather resistant bike racks at key locations in
order to encourage cyclists into Downtown Hilo.
O Avoid clutter and over - extending the use of the sidewalk.
Consolidate uses and minimize signage and inconsistent
location of utility poles.
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Sustainability Measures :
in open or unprotected areas to prevent deterioration and
EquitableAccess maintenance problems caused by weathering.
Healthy Living & Walkability
2.3.4 Alleyways and Fire Access Roads
Alleyways are a public right -of -way for vehicles and pedestrians within a block that usually
provide secondary access to the rear of a building.
Fire Access Roads allow Fire Department apparatus to get within 150 feet of the most remote
part of buildings. In Downtown Hilo there are currently two fire access roads, both of which are
located on Kalakaua Avenue.
Recommendations
• An alleyway between
Keawe Street and Kilauea
Lane
a. Keep alleyways and fire access roads clear and well lit.
b. Enhance unused alleys with lighting or murals.
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Sustainability Measures
Community Resiliency
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Section Four.
Design Patterns for Public Spaces
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Design Patterns for Public Spaces include those that pertain to an area or place that is open
and accessible to all citizens, including publicly owned lands such as parks, squares, and
sidewalks.
This Section implements the following EDH 2025 Focus Areas:
Focus Area 2:
Preserving Our Environment
Focus Area 4:
Enhancing Education, Culture,
and the Arts
Focus Area 6:
Managing Growth
2.4.1 Parks, Trails, and Playgrounds. Paz
2.4.2 Recreational Facilities — Indoor and Outdoor. Paz
2.4.3 Plazas and Squares. P33
2.4.4 Public Art and Murals. P34
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Focus Area 3:
Strengthening and Sustaining
Our Community
Focus Area 5:
Promoting Health & Safety
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2.4.1 Parks, Trails, and Playgrounds. Paz
2.4.2 Recreational Facilities — Indoor and Outdoor. Paz
2.4.3 Plazas and Squares. P33
2.4.4 Public Art and Murals. P34
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2.4.1 Parks, Trails, and Playgrounds
Downtown Hilo features a variety of parks that are controlled or administered by the County of
Hawai'i. Parks are natural preserves that are available for civic uses or unstructured recreation.
Trails are linear parks and pedestrian pathways which feature interconnecting paved ways that
provide pedestrian and bicycle paths. They are usually a public access easement or public -right
of way with an easement width not less than 10 feet wide paved walkway.
Playgrounds are open space areas designed and equipped with recreational structures for
children. They may be fenced and included within a park area.
Recommendations
• Lincoln Park Playground
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Sustainability Measures
Civic Gathering
Healthy Living & Walkability
'Ghana Tradition
Parks & Natural Spaces
Rhythm o)- Hilo
a. Preserve existing park areas from being developed.
b. Encourage waterfront revitalization through trail
development.
c. Establish walking and jogging paths to increase pedestrian
activity in areas that are appropriate.
d. Add bathrooms, sheltered areas, and picnic tables to
playground areas.
e. Maintain and enhance amenities in existing pocket parks
and identify new pocket park locations.
2.4.2 Recreational Facilities - Indoor and Outdoor
Recreational areas are open spaces used for organized sports activities. Large recreational
areas are usually located at the periphery rather than in the central area. Our tropical climate
and location as a waterfront community naturally encourages outdoor activity. Today, Hilo Bay
and the Bayfront soccer fields serve as active recreational areas.
Recreational facilities are structural buildings or site improvements that allow for structured
play and physical activity. Private developers, business owners, non - profit organizations, and
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government agencies can all contribute by opening facilities that encourage physical fitness and
wellness activities.
Recommendations
• Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields
a. Maintain the Hilo Bayfront soccer fields as open space
with added pedestrian amenities.
b. Enhance existing open space in the surrounding area with
amenities, including benches, to encourage active use of
the site for outdoor physical activity and spectator
viewing.
• Surround the fringes with trees to provide shade.
• Recommended size for open spaces is minimum
4 N, one acre to maximum four acres.
-
+- c. Incorporate fitness stations along Hilo Bayfront and in
Lincoln Park.
d. Provide shielded night lighting for extended use during
• Outdoor tennis courts at Lincoln
Park
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Sustainability Measures
Civic Gathering
Healthy Living & Walkability
'Ghana Tradition
Parks & Natural Spaces
Rhythm of Hilo
evenings.
e. Establish recreational areas and facilities of different
varieties every 600 feet to encourage a healthy and
physically active community.
2.4.3 Plazas and Squares
Downtown squares are spaces that can be paved or primarily open space. They are often
located in prominent locations for important events and are usually surrounded by trees and
greenery, water features, monuments, and pedestrian amenities. Kalakaua Park is an example
of a square.
Downtown plazas are landscaped and paved areas that encourage civic gathering and
interaction as well as organized activities. Plazas are usually bordered by buildings or streets.
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Recommendations
• The plaza fronting the Federal
Building and U.S. Post Office
yid
• Opposite the Federal Building,
Kalakaua Park is Downtown Hilo's
traditional town square
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Sustainability Measures
Community Resiliency
Civic Gathering
Parks & Natural Spaces
Rhythm of Hilo
a. Design the square or plaza to act as a catalyst to enhance
the existing pedestrian and transit circulation patterns.
b. Squares usually range in size from 1/3 of an acre to two
acres; plazas can be slightly smaller and range in size from
1/8 acre to two acres.
c. Provide adequate seating and shade.
d. Situate plazas at high -use corner locations, mid -block to
provide respite from the surrounding structures, or as
pedestrian malls /thoroughfares.
e. Identify a potential street that can be closed for increased
civic gatherings and celebrations.
2.4.4 Public Art and Murals
Public art includes works of art in any media that has been planned and executed with the
specific intention of being sited or staged outside in the physical public domain, or within a
specific business or private building, and accessible to clients or the public. Specifically, murals
are any piece of artwork painted directly on a wall, ceiling, or other large permanent surface.
Public art can create a civic message that expresses community identity, values, culture, and
mythology.
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Recommendations
a. Create displays and performance areas to nurture and
e9 W- showcase local artists.
r3 t ( b. Encourage the development of public art and murals that
incorporate natural elements that are associated with
Downtown Hilo, such as rain and water.
• A Mural along the side wall of
Connections Charter School
• A mural at Liholiho Garden depicting
the famous Honoli'i surf spot
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Sustainability Measures
Rhythm of Hilo
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Section Five.
Design Patterns for Special Areas
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Design Patterns for Special Areas are specifically for the unique locations that contribute to
Downtown Hilo's economic vitality and sense of place, and which are often utilized for the
recreation or entertainment of members of the public.
This Section implements the following EDH 2025 Focus Areas:
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Focus Area is
Creating Economic Vitality
f Focus Area 2: 2.5.1 Downtown Hilo Commercial Core. P37
Preserving Our Environment 2.5.2 Kalakaua Heritage Park. P37
Focus Area 3: 2.5.3 Kamehameha Avenue Pedestrian Area. P38
Y Strengthening & Sustaining 2.5.4 Keawe Street Pedestrian Area. P39
r
r Our Community 2.5.5 Lincoln Park and Tennis Courts. Poo
2.5.6 Downtown Hilo Farmer's Market Pedestrian Area. Poo
2.5.7 Mo'oheau Bandstand and Bus Station. P41
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2.5.1 Downtown Hilo Commercial Core
Location: This core is identified by all land parcels abutting and within the development area
limits of Hilo Bay, Wailuku River, the eastern boundary of Kino'ole Street, and Ponahawai
Street.
The Downtown Hilo Commercial Core (DHCC) forms an existing unique and compact historic
landscape. It preserves the heart of downtown where visual similarities of design patterns are
evident. Structures within the DHCC are typically built to the property line, incorporate
canopies over the sidewalk, and exhibit building heights of 30 — 40 feet (the tallest building in
the DHCC is presently 62 feet). Therefore, the following recommendations pertain to all parcels
within the DHCC.
Recommendations
a. Maintain zero -front yard setback (refer to page 2 for more
information).
Location: The area surrounding Kalakaua Park and in the vicinity of Keawe Street, Kalakaua
Street, Kino'ole Street, and Waianuenue Ave.
The intent of the Kalakaua Park Heritage Area is to retain the area's character, cultural, and
historic significance as old Hilo's civic center circa the late 1800's to early 1900's. Rehabilitation
and new construction efforts should be reflective of this spirit. The focus of this heritage area is
Kalakaua Park, which today services as a civic gathering place for events and celebrations.
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b. Install and maintain canopies that extend the full length of
the building frontage facing the sidewalk. In addition, the
canopy should project the maximum allowable distance
from the property line to the curb, over the sidewalk (refer
to page 19 for more information).
Sustainability Measures
c. Install lighting under the canopies or along the building
Community Resiliency '
frontage.
Healthy Living & Walkability
Rhythm of Hilo
d. Ensure that building heights that do not tower over existing
structures. New construction should be compatible with
the existing style and scale of the DHCC.
2.5.2 Kalakaua Heritage Park
Location: The area surrounding Kalakaua Park and in the vicinity of Keawe Street, Kalakaua
Street, Kino'ole Street, and Waianuenue Ave.
The intent of the Kalakaua Park Heritage Area is to retain the area's character, cultural, and
historic significance as old Hilo's civic center circa the late 1800's to early 1900's. Rehabilitation
and new construction efforts should be reflective of this spirit. The focus of this heritage area is
Kalakaua Park, which today services as a civic gathering place for events and celebrations.
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Recommendations
• Kalakaua Park, showing the
recently installed interpretive
signage
• The large Banyon Tree on the
mauka side of the park
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Sustainability Measures
Civic Gathering
Parks & Natural Spaces
Rhythm of Hilo
Ensure that building improvements around the park
complement the park and do not infringe on the park by
preventing light and air to penetrate into the park.
b. The large banyan tree in the park at the corner of Kino'ole
Street and Waianuenue Avenue is considered a permanent
and desirable feature of the park. Avoid improvements,
public or private, that jeopardize the tree's existence. This
does not preclude maintenance trimming.
c. Landscape the front yard setbacks of buildings surrounding
the park.
d. Use suitable period -type street furniture and light fixtures
that are compatible with the park improvements.
e. Install benches around the park edge with clear and easy
access from the street to encourage pedestrian use.
2.5.3 Kamehameha Avenue Pedestrian Area
Location: Kamehameha Avenue - Wailuku Drive to Mamo Street.
The intent of the Kamehameha Avenue Preservation Area is to preserve in character this
grouping of buildings as representatives of an historic Hilo shopping street circa the 1920's and
1940's. These buildings are cohesive structures that have survived past tsunamis. Today, these
shop fronts serve as Downtown Hilo's "main street."
Recommendations
a. Repair and maintain existing sidewalk canopies.
b. Design replacement buildings and other new infill
construction to be architecturally compatible with other
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• Kamehameha Avenue
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Sustainability Measures
Community Resiliency
Healthy Living & Walkability
Rhythm of Hilo
buildings along Kamehameha Avenue in scale and
proportion, use of details, and color.
c. Incorporate canopies, cornice, and continuity of roof
and /or parapet elevations for all new construction along
Kamehameha Avenue.
2.5.4 Keawe Street Pedestrian Area
Location: Keawe Street — Wailuku Drive to Mamo Street.
The intent of the Keawe Street Pedestrian Shopping Area is to reinforce the historical
development of this street as a traditional shopping street and to encourage further retail and
foot traffic along this second major thoroughfare of Downtown Hilo. These recommendations
also encourage the provision of additional pedestrian amenities in order to increase the
attractiveness of Keawe Street to shoppers and other users.
Recommendations
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• Keawe Street
a. Incorporate zero -front yard for all buildings.
• Buildings may be set back from the sidewalk to
provide a landscaped plaza, arcade, open air cafe,
or other pedestrian amenities. In such cases,
provide continuous rain protection across the front
of the property as well as from the sidewalk to the
building's entry.
b. Locate parking to the rear of the building.
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.. c. Incorporate distinctive architectural scale, texture, and
Sustainability Measures -
detail to increase the visual interest and attractiveness of
Community Resiliency ground level storefronts.
Healthy Living & Walkability
Rhythm of Hilo : • The use of color texture pavers at store entrances
as a means of delineating the entryway from the
sidewalk is encouraged.
• Ground level display windows should be
maximized.
2.5.5 Lincoln Park and Tennis Courts
Location: Corner of Kino'ole and Ponahawai Streets.
Recommendations
• Lincoln Park and Tennis Courts
a. Reduce unused zones by considering addition of new
recreational uses such as racquetball or other or use of the
park for events and festivities
b. Install a fitness station.
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Sustainability Measures
Civic Gathering
Healthy Living & Walkability
Ohana Traditions
Parks & Natural Spaces
2.5.6 Downtown Hilo Farmer's Market Pedestrian Area
Location: Vicinity of Kamehameha Avenue and Mamo Street, extending mauka toward Keawe
Street.
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Recommendations
• Hilo Farmer's Market
a. On main market days consider closing the section of Mamo
Street from Kamehameha Avenue to Punahoa Street to
create a plaza that would enable greater and safer
pedestrian movement in and around the Farmer's Market.
b. Add benches and other pedestrian amenities along
sidewalks adjacent to the Farmer's Market.
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Sustainability Measures
Community Resiliency
Civic Gathering
Earth - Friendly
Healthy Living & Walkability
: Rhythm of Hilo
2.5.7 Mo'oheau Bandstand and Bus Station
Location: 329 Kamehameha Avenue.
Recommendations
• The Mo'oheau Bus Station
a. Provide a wide range of user and recreational events and
celebrations to encourage park usage.
b. Provide sufficient paved areas for the maneuvering and
parking of County buses.
c. Passengers should be able to embark and disembark
without crossing vehicle traffic lanes.
d. Equip the passenger waiting area with sitting and standing
areas, an up -to -date bus schedule, restroom facilities, and
shelter from the weather. Additional amenities may
include newspaper racks, trash and recycling receptacles,
and a snack bar or vending machines.
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e. For safety purposes, ensure that the bus station is well -lit at
night and generally visible from the streets.
f. The Mo'oheau Bandstand and Bus Station are historical
icons of Downtown Hilo. For that reason, conduct periodic
painting and other necessary maintenance of the area.
• The Mo'oheau Bandstand
Sustainability Measures
Civic Gathering
Multimodal Transportation
Parks & Natural Spaces
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3.1 Definitions
ADA: The Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 which governs requirements for
ensuring equal opportunity for persons with
disabilities in employment, State and local
government services, public
accommodations, commercial facilities, and
transportation, and requiring the
establishment of TDD /telephone relay
services.
Architrave: A molded or decorated band
framing a panel or an opening, esp. a
rectangular one, as of a door or window.
Bike - Pedestrian Pathways: An existing
sidewalk that is converted for shared use by
both pedestrian and bicyclists.
Buildings: Any structure used or intended
for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy.
Building Site: A parcel of land which is
occupied or is to be occupied by a principal
use and accessory uses or a building or
group of buildings, and includes a lot and a
plot.
Design: The process of giving form to an
idea or goal.
Character: The set of qualities that make
somebody or something, such as a town,
distinctive. Architectural character refers to
the basic detailing, architectural rhythm,
structures, including the site and landscape
development.
Civic Spaces: Common areas frequently
bordered by public or cultural institutions
and facilities, such as libraries, museums,
parks, churches, and community centers.
Companion Restrooms: Also referred to as
"family restrooms," companion restrooms
are facilities whereby parents or caretakers
can accompany individuals who need
assistance in the restroom.
Cornice: Any prominent, continuous,
horizontally projecting feature surmounting
a wall or other construction, or dividing it
horizontally for compositional purposes.
Design Theme: Broad category that
encompasses more specific design patterns.
Downtown Hilo Commercial District (CDH
District): The Downtown Hilo Commercial
district is a distinct area that is designated
in the County of Hawai'i Zoning Code by the
symbol "CDH." The CDH district is
delineated by the western development
area limits of Kapi'olani Street /Ka'iulani
Street, the Wailuku River, Hilo Bay, and
Ponahawai Street.
False Front: A front wall which extends
beyond the sidewalls or above the roof of a
building to create a more imposing fagade.
architectural style, appearance, and historic
Fitness Stations: A series of stations in a
period of a building or group of buildings or
park or defined area with exercise options
that vary between stations.
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Focus Areas: Principle themes within the
EnVision Downtown Hilo Community -Based
Vision and Living Action Plan.
Gateways: A design feature intended to
signify the arrival to a specific district such
as Downtown Hilo; gateways may
incorporate architectural features, signage,
landscaping, and street trees in an attempt
to welcome, beautify, and inform.
Green Spaces: Open, undeveloped land
with natural vegetation.
"Heat- Island" effect: A dome of heat over a
town or city that is formed as vegetation is
replaced by pavement, buildings, and other
structures necessary to accommodate
growing populations. The surfaces of these
structures absorb, rather than reflect, the
sun's heat, which causes surface
temperatures to rise.
Human - Scale: A term that refers to the
perceived proportional relationship of a
building's size and architectural details to a
pedestrian within the vicinity of the
building.
Lintel: A horizontal architectural member
supporting the weight above an opening, as
a window or a door.
Livability: Refers to an area's ability to
support a residential population by creating
a compact, safe, pedestrian - friendly, and
mixed use town or city.
Mauka: The Hawaiian word used to refer to
a location that is toward the mountain, or
inland, as contrasted with makai, which is
used to refer to a location that is toward
the ocean.
Mullion: A vertical member, as of stone or
wood, dividing a window or other opening.
Muntin: A strip of wood or metal separating
and holding panes of glass in a window.
Open Spaces: Areas that are unoccupied
and unobstructed. May include areas that
are zoned "Open (0)" in Chapter 25, the
Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as
Amended).
Ornamentation: Decorations, adornments,
embellishments of a building.
Overarching Vision: The 20 -year Vision
collectively articulated and embraced by
community members. The overarching
Vision sets the foundation for the Plan.
Pedestrian - Scaled: Similar to human - scale,
pedestrian - scaled refers to the degree to
which a streetscape complements and does
not overwhelm the senses of the
pedestrian.
Place- making: A process that involves a
community's residents and capitalizes on
that community's assets and potential, to
improve and create welcoming public
spaces that promote health, happiness, and
a strengthened sense of community.
Plaza: A carefully landscaped space or
square with room for pedestrians, that is
open and accessible to all citizens, which
may be bounded by mercantile or
governmental establishments.
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Pocket Parks: Small, open spaces that
include green space and are often
maintained by community.
Public Spaces: An area or place that is open
and accessible to all citizens, including
publicly owned lands such as parks,
squares, and sidewalks.
Rhythm: Rhythm refers to the location and
relationship of buildings to its surroundings
It also considers the recurrence at regular
or uniform intervals of building features,
such as, doors, windows, masonry, and
textures. Architectural style and
composition should work toward the
development of a visual rhythm.
Rule 6: Downtown Hilo Urban Design
Rules: A document that was originally
adopted by HRA ( Hawai'i Redevelopment
Agency) in 1987 to provide detailed design
guidelines that would act to preserve the
character of Downtown Hilo. In 2000 HRA
dissolved and Rule 6 was inherited by the
Planning Department; it has yet to be
integrated or adopted.
Sash Window: A window made of one or
more movable panels or "sashes" that form
a frame to hold panes of glass which are
often separated from other panes (or
"lights ") by narrow muntin bars,
Sense of Place: Anchored by the features
and characteristics of a place, sense of place
is carried as an imprint or memory by those
familiar with the particular place.
Sill: The horizontal piece or member
beneath a window, door, or other opening.
Special Areas: Areas which have as their
purpose the recreation, entertainment or
leisure activity of members of the public as
either participants or spectators.
Special Management Area (SMA): The land
extending inland from the shoreline as
delineated on the maps filed with the
authority as of June 8, 1977, or as amended
pursuant to section 205A -23 of the Hawai'i
Revised Statutes.
Square: Places for public assembly. Could
be a park or open space area with minimal
structural components.
Stakeholders: An individual, group, agency,
or organization that has an interest in a
particular process or outcome.
Stoop: An entry platform with stairs that is
elevated from the sidewalk to secure
privacy for windows. Usually applied to
ground floor residential uses.
Streetscape: The visual elements of a street
that combine to form the street's character.
The elements of a streetscape include:
building frontage /fagade, landscaping,
sidewalks, street paving, street furniture,
signs, awnings, street lighting, etc.
Sustainability Measures: From the EnVision
Downtown Hilo 2025 Plan, Sustainability
Measures provide tools for shaping and
assessing sustainably- oriented design of
buildings, streetscapes, and public spaces.
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3.2 Record of Historic Sites within Downtown Hilo
State Historic Register
State
Building Name
Address
TMK
Register Site
Date
Number
Listed
10 35 11001
Michael Victor House
55 Ululani St.
2 -3 -14:02
8/15/1987
Waiakea Mission Station or
10 35 7417
Haili
211 Haili St.
2 -3 -12:09
11/17/2001
10 35 7420
S. Hata Building
318 Kamehameha Ave.
2 -3 -08:16
1/14/1989
District Courthouse and Police
Station (Present Day East
10 35 7497
Hawaii Cultural Center)
141 Kalakaua St.
2 -3 -06:04
5/4/1979
10 35 7504
Palace Theatre
38 Haili St.
2 -3 -07:21
3/9/1991
Hilo Masonic Lodge Hall --
Junction of Keawe St and
10 35 7508
Bishop Trust Building
Waianuenue Ave.
2 -3 -05:07
6/28/1993
10 35 7507
Volcano Block Building
37 Waianuenue Ave.
2 -3 -03:9
9/28/1992
National Historic Register
National
Building Name
Address
TMK
Date Listed
Register Site
Number
Kinoole St. &
74000708
United States Post Office
Waianuenue Ave
2 -3 -05:03
10/1/1974
Waiakea Mission Station (now
2000387
Haili Church)
211 Haili St.
2 -3 -12:09
4/23/2002
91001087
S. Hata Building
318 Kamehameha Ave.
2 -3 -08:16
8/27/1991
District Courthouse and Police
Station (Present Day East
79000752
Hawaii Cultural Center)
141 Kalakaua St.
2 -3 -06:04
9/4/1979
93000376
Palace Theatre
38 Haili St
2 -3 -07:21
5/11/1993
Hilo Masonic Lodge Hall --
Junction of Keawe St and
94000383
Bishop Trust Building
Waianuenue Ave.
2 -3 -05:07
4/21/1994
92001748
Volcano Block Building
37 Waianuenue Ave.
2 -3 -03:9
1/7/1993
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3.3 Focus Area Vision Statements
1 CREATING ECONOMIC VITALITY
In the year 2025, Downtown Hilo is a vibrant, thriving
.y
community sustained by its diversified economy. Economic
energy is maintained in part by the larger regional industries
such as agriculture, transportation, government, and the high -
t -
tech research community. Downtown Hilo's primary
Ai
economic powerhouse, however, is its community of
entrepreneurs and small businesses. Business owners
recognize the earnings potential of a downtown location and
tax incentives encourage prospective businesses to move downtown. Residents,
students, and visitors all contribute to downtown's economic vitality by frequenting the
many shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, world- famous farmers market, and all the
other specialized businesses and services that are tucked among artfully restored
historic buildings. Hilo's First Friday tradition has become a nightly celebration all week
long. The commercial variety offered Downtown is not its only lure; Downtown Hilo is an
easy place to visit too. Its mass transit options, ample public parking, pedestrian malls
with covered sidewalks —all within easy walking distance to the wide bayfront
boardwalk, make Downtown Hilo a destination of choice. A unique mix of industries
and interests, of cultures and environment, combined with the community's
adaptability when challenged by economic and natural adversity sustains Downtown
Hilo's robust economy. Through this sustained economic vitality, Downtown Hilo
remains the beautiful, friendly and lively town it is today - unlike any other in Hawai'i.
2 PRESERVING OUR ENVIRONMENT
In the year 2025, Downtown Hilo is a breathtaking sight. Its
gently sloping townscape overlooks pristine Hilo Bay and the
i
lush Hdmdkua coastline and is framed by the majestic peaks
of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. These magnificent vistas
have been carefully protected, thereby ensuring the town's
open, spacious atmosphere. As a designated Heritage Town
with beautifully restored late 19th and early 20th century
architecture, Downtown Hilo is a picturesque village with its own distinct historic style.
Hilo Town's streets are cleansed by the frequent rains and maintained by civic pride. A
convenient recycling program keeps the streets litter -free. Planters spilling over with lush
foliage and tropic blossoms adorn sidewalks and public spaces. Multi -modal forms of
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transportation including sampans, Hele -On shuttles and bicycles provide
environmentally friendly choices. Hilo Bays glistens in the sun inviting paddlers, surfers,
and fishermen to enjoy Hawai'i's clean, protected waters. The Hilo Bay - Wailuku River
Shoreline Park & Trail provides a scenic expanse for walking, biking, jogging, picnicking,
and other activities. The views from downtown persuade people to slow down, relax,
and enjoy the natural beauty around them. Residents and visitors give this fragile
environment a profound respect. Preservation of its natural and historic resources is a
priority that makes Downtown a special place like no other.
3 STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING OUR COMMUNITY
In the year 2025, Downtown Hilo is synonymous with Aloha.
The community treasures its rich history, traditions, cultural
diversity, generational community -based values, and unique
character. Public and private institutions reflect the same
values and collaborate to enhance this family - friendly
community with a variety of youth- centered activities and
ongoing programs that support lower- income households. A
popular public square serves as the gathering place for
residents and visitors of all ages who come to enjoy downtown's beautiful parks,
theaters, museums, galleries, churches, and cultural events. There they can talk story,
catch up with friends, and make new ones. Volunteerism is alive and well, and the
community is known throughout Hawaii for its history of civic participation and personal
responsibility. Downtown Hilo reflects the beauty, history, and spirit of Aloha of its
people and is a model for other communities that want to preserve that small -town
feeling of old. In 2025, our hometown — Downtown Hilo —is as it always has been: a
wonderful place to call home.
4 ENHANCING EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND THE ARTS
In the year 2025, Downtown Hilo is a global magnet for 40
education, culture and the arts. It is known as Hawai'i's a
College Town, with the nearby University of Hawai "i at Hilo, the# ••
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University's research facilities, and Hawai'i Community College
attracting the best minds from across the state and the rest of
the world. The community's public library is a popular stop on
the Hele -On shuttle route. In addition to its easy mass transit
access, the library has the parking capacity to accommodate all its visitors. The
community demonstrates its values though generous financial support of culture and
the arts. Public funding through government programs assist where private donations
occasionally fall short and assure that downtown's artistic and cultural community
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remain active and relevant. Downtown's existing museums and venues for fine and live
arts have enhanced the community's reputation as a center of education and art by
actively collaborating on a variety of quality programs. These entertaining learning
opportunities appeal to participants of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Clear,
consistent interpretive signage, part of a comprehensive interpretive plan for
downtown, identifies significant sites and leads even the most casual visitor to discover
something new. With its rich culture and history, Downtown Hilo has created a culture
of learning that bridges the most ethnically and artistically diverse area in the country,
and, as a community, it is proud to share this wealth with the rest of the world.
5 PROMOTING HEALTH AND SAFETY
In the year 2025, Downtown Hilo is an active, safe and healthy
community. Fresh, locally grown produce is available seven
days a week at the flagship farmers market, local groceries
and natural food markets. Hilo Bay's bounty provides local
fishermen with healthy additions to their families' meals.
Downtown Hilo is a place where children can play safely in
public parks under the watchful eyes of parents and
grandparents who visit together while sitting on comfortable,
shaded benches nearby. This walkable community is designed with the convenience
and safety of the public in mind. Wide sidewalks and pedestrian malls divert speeding
traffic. Cycling is a safe transportation option thanks to an extensive system of
dedicated bicycle paths within downtown and leading into downtown. Everyone
knows the names of the community police officers who have become part of the
community they protect. At night the streets are safely illuminated by attractive period
lighting, which makes downtown nearly as lively as it is during the day. With its low
crime rate, clean environment, wealth of recreational activities, and comfortable
feeling of 'ohana, Downtown Hilo is the healthiest and safest place in Hawai'i.
6 MANAGING GROWTH
In the year 2025, Downtown Hilo has retained its small -town
charm through careful planning and smart management. A
tradition of collaborative partnerships between community,
government, and private enterprise has ensured fair and
sustainable development. At the heart of this town's smart
growth success is its combination of commercial and
residential use. Despite a growing population, automobile
traffic downtown is light. Cyclists and quiet energy- efficient buses move easily though
unhurried neighborhood streets. Residents can choose car -free lifestyles because
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almost everything they need is within easy walking distance. And for places beyond
comfortable walking distances, a convenient mass transit system offers dependable,
affordable travel. Historic preservation and well- designed construction meld
seamlessly, never detracting from the area's stunning natural view. New development
is carefully planned to avoid any negative impact on the environment and on the
region's capacity. Downtown Hilo is an example of what smart growth can do —smart
growth has kept Downtown Hilo's history alive and its future bright.
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3.4 Sustainability Measures
A sustainable Downtown Hilo is one that meets the needs of those of the present
without compromising our ability to meet the needs and opportunities of future
generations. EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025 strives towards a sustainable urban model so
as to ensure that the choices we make today not only enhance our quality of life, but
also do not compromise our children's, or our grandchildren's, future. Our principles of
sustainability encompass the big picture, whether we are evaluating our economy, our
ecological footprint, or our personal health. The inclusion of Sustainability Measures
ensures that the EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025 Living Action Plan is progressive with
recognized planning strategies and industry 'best practices.' We consulted with a
variety of respected resources in order to custom -fit 10 measures that encompass the
diverse elements of sustainability with the unique needs of Downtown Hilo.
The Sustainability Measures provide tools for shaping sustainably- oriented
implementation and also helps us measure successful achievement of actions from a
global level. For funding purposes, the column will aid users in identifying which actions
relate to basic sustainability principles, thus ensuring that the project is in line with their
particular objective.
Below are the 10 Sustainability Measures. Notice that each Sustainability Measure has a
corresponding icon which will appear in the matrix column to signify that it fits into the
measure's criteria. Key words are indicated in bold. Any actions which contain several
icons are considered sustainably- focused and warrant priority implementation.
Community Resiliency. This measure highlights actions that strive
11 V to build our social, economic, and environmental well -being as a
community within the context of our unique identity and physical
location. Within the EDH 2025 Plan, Community Resiliency includes
actions that strengthen the human spirit and our capacity to 1) thrive
and build a strong economic base, 2) survive and recover from natural hazards, crises,
and environmental challenges, 3) protect, restore, and revitalize our town as a resilient
coastal community, and 4) work together, find solutions, and manage change. This
icon will be placed beside actions that protect and build our existing assets and
resources, including our organizational capacity. It will also include actions that
develop our human resources and our capacity to achieve our Vision through new
tools, training, and mentoring.
This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
Hawai'i Alliance for Community -Based Economic Development, Canadian Centre for
Community Renewal, Hawaii Coastal Zone Management Program, Smart Growth -
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Coastal and Waterfront Communities, New Urbanism, and International Making Cities
Livable.
Civic Gathering. This measure highlights the importance of creating
opportunities to bring people together to strengthen our community. In
following the ancient tradition of a town square or a central market place
serving as the vital hub of a city, this icon will highlight actions that
enhance civic gathering spaces and promote gathering events in the downtown area.
This icon also reminds us that the presence of people and creating opportunities to
build community and encourage civic participation underlies a sustainable society. An
action will receive this icon if it directly contributes to the promotion of existing or new
civic gathering spaces or events, town meetings, or creates opportunities for gathering;
such as creating plazas or installing benches. Actions that build relationships,
collaborative partnerships, community involvement and empowerment, and capacity
building also receive this icon.
This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
International Making Cities Livable, New Urbanism, and Project for Public Spaces.
Earth- Friendly. We believe that a sustainable society is environmentally
pro- active and seeks to find a balance with its natural surroundings. This
measure focuses on projects that are environmentally sensitive, and include
natural resource protection, climate - friendly and green initiatives, such as resource
conservation and the utilization of renewable energy sources. It also recognizes
projects which employ recognized green building strategies for new construction,
community infrastructure, or the remodeling of existing buildings. Green building and
infrastructure standards are focused on reducing the impact of the built environment
on the natural environment, with a particular emphasis on human health and the
overarching life cycle costs of development. This icon will appear on actions related to
environmentally - conscious projects such as photovoltaic systems (including street
lighting), curbside recycling programs, street trees, bioswales (to reduce storm water
runoff), rainwater harvesting, storm water reclamation, preservation of ocean resources,
and environmental education - related efforts and LEED certified projects.
This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
United Nations Sustainable Development, ICLEI -Local Governments for Sustainability,
New Urbanism, Natural Resources Defense Council, LEED for Neighborhood
Development, New Urbanism, and the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan.
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R Equitable Access We believe that all residents and visitors to
Downtown Hilo should be free of economic, social, or physical obstacles to
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that ensure that our downtown is a fair space that is considerate and appreciative of
the diversify of the human experience. Examples of the type of actions that relate to
equitable access are: signs which utilize meaningful icons redundant with textual
information, smooth ground surfaces, ramps, curb cuts, and appropriate non - English
language usage in signs.
This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
Universal Design, the Portland Plan, International Making Cities Livable, Age in Place,
Visitability, and Complete Streets.
Healthy Living & Walkability. This measure recognizes that an active
and economically healthy downtown is directly related to residents with
healthy and active lifestyles. We recognize that vital goods and services
within close proximities will enable and encourage walking and other forms
of physically active transport, and can contribute to decreased vehicle congestion in
the downtown area. This icon will highlight actions that promote active living, physical
fitness, healthy eating, and other health - promoting projects, such as farmer's markets.
In addition, actions will receive this icon if they promote pedestrian- oriented streets,
traffic - calming methods, and a downtown core of short distances.
This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
Healthy Hawai "i Initiative, Smart Growth, New Urbanism, New Pedestrianism, Transit -
Oriented Development, and Complete Streets.
Mixed -Use Development. This measure highlights actions which
6.a,. promote, develop, or enhance a variety of land uses within the downtown
area. For our purposes, mixed -use development refers to the practice of
mixing retail, residential, and office space uses within the specific area of Downtown
Hilo. The most common example of mixed -use can be seen in buildings which contain
storefronts at ground level and office space or apartment residencies in the floors
above. Promoting mixed -use development enables the downtown to develop a dense
urban fabric, it can enhance economic vitality, it increases safety through an "eyes on
the street" approach, and it creates a downtown core where essential services are
close and accessible.
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This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
Smart Growth, New Urbanism, International Making Cities Livable, and the AIA's 10
Principles for Livable Communities.
Multi -modal ransportation. This measure highlights actions that
Opromote a variety of transportation options such as public transit, shuttle
O O service, park- and -ride options, private vehicles, pedestrians, scooters,
bicycles, and rollerblades. Downtown Hilo should be an area of "complete
streets" which are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Actions
will receive this icon if they promote alternative modes of transportation that decrease
traffic congestion in the downtown urban core. It also includes actions that support the
ability of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and bus riders of all ages and abilities to safely
navigate downtown streets.
This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
Smart Growth, New Urbanism, New Pedestrianism, Transit - Oriented Development,
Traditional Neighborhood Development, Complete Streets, International Making Cities
Livable, and the AIA's 10 Principles for Livable Communities.
`Ohana Tradition. Hawaiian culture is centered on the 'ohana (family),
which extends to and includes the greater community as we acknowledge
our interdependent relationships with those around us. Downtown's true
measurement of success relates to a prioritization of our keiki (children) and a true
dedication to our kupuna (elders). By focusing on our community 'ohana, we honor
the values of our host - culture. This measure focuses on the downtown area being a
safe and healthy place for the entire family - from the kupuna to the keiki. To that end,
we want our downtown to reflect a celebratory atmosphere where the child in all of us
feels safe to play, learn, interact, and explore. This icon will appear on actions that
relate to cultural programs, children, youth, and senior activities, after - school programs,
programs & events that promote art/ music /theater. It will also appear on actions that
highlight crime prevention and neighborhood safety.
This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
The Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan, KaBoom's Playful City USA, Child- Friendly Cities,
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Project for Public Spaces, and
Complete Streets.
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Parks & Natural Spaces. This measure recognizes actions that
preserve and promote the development, expansion, and maintenance
-77WT of open green spaces, including pocket - parks, the urban treescape, and
natural view planes. Enhancing our urban parks and open spaces will help
to protect view planes and sensitive environmental areas near the bay, protect our
watershed, employ natural flood and erosion control strategies, moderate ambient air
temperatures from the heat - island effect, and create a pleasant and attractive
downtown experience that will add not only add value to Downtown as a place, but
will enhance our quality of life.
This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
Smart Growth, Natural Resource Management and Hawai "i Coastal Zone Management
Programs.
'I, Rhythm, of Hilo. This measure highlights the philosophy that Downtown
Hilo is a destination and that people are drawn to our special town. This
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measure ensures that Downtown Hilo remains a focal point with abundant
/;" ),,J) activities. Actions that directly contribute to creating an energetic and
vibrant downtown that will enhance relationships and enrich and uplift our
human experience will receive this icon. Examples include: visible art such as murals
and sculptures, performing arts, outdoor entertainment, cultural events, historic
preservation, beautification projects, and outdoor cafes.
This measure was inspired by and implements the following philosophies and principles:
Smart Growth, New Urbanism, International Making Cities Livable, and Project for Public
Spaces.
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3.5 Resources
Planning Documents:
American Institute of Architects. Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT). Downtown Hilo Final
Report. August 2009.
City of Austin, Texas. Downtown Austin Design Guidelines. May 2000.
City of Boulder, Colorado Downtown Alliance. Downtown Urban Design Guidelines. 2002.
City and County of Honolulu Department of Land Utilization. Special District Design Guidelines,
Chinatown. April 1991.
City of Florence, South Carolina (Prepared by Allison Platt & Associates). Design Guidelines for
Downtown Florence, South Carolina. March 2005.
City of Las Vegas. Urban Design Guidelines & Standards. March 1997
City of Miami, Florida. Miami 21 Code. May 2010.
City of San Antonio Planning Department. Five Points Plan Implementation and Revitalization
Guide. September 2004.
City of Wichita, Kansas, Planning and Historic Preservation. Delano Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
April 2003.
County of Hawai'i (Prepared by R.M. Towill Corporation). Master Plan for Kailua Kona. April 1994.
County of Hawai'i. Chapter 5 (Building) and Chapter 25 (Zoning), HGwGi'i County Code, 1983 (2005
Edition), as amended.
County of I<aua'i Planning Department. Lihue Town Core Urban Design Plan. 2009.
Hawai'i Redevelopment Agency. Rule 6: Downtown Hilo Urban Design Rules. 1987.
Michigan Technological University. Design Guidelines to Enhance Community Appearance and
Protect Natural Resources. 2004.
Section 20 (Appendix A) of the Zoning Ordinance "CP -FB" Columbia Pike - Formed Based Code
Districts. The Columbia Pike Special Revitalization District Form Based Code. Adopted 25
February 2003 with Amendments through 11 July 2009.
Smart Growth Network. International City /County Management Association. Getting to Know
Smart Growth: 100 Policies for Implementation.
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Suzanne H. Crowhurst Lennard, Sven von Ungern- Steinberg, Henry L. Lennard. Making Cities
Livable. 1997.
Town of Andrews, North Carolina. Town of Andrews Design Guidelines. 2007.
University of Oregon Campus Planning Committee. Campus Plon. May 2005.
Village of Sauk City, Wisconsin. Sauk City Downtown Design Guidelines. June 2006.
Walla Walla Municipal Code (Ord. 2003 -19 § 1(part)), Chapter 20.178. Design Standards for
Downtown WGIIo Wollo.
Web Pages:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthy Places Terminology.
http: / /www.cdc.gov /healthyplaces /terminology.htm.
Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory Group. http: / /hilobaywatershed.org.
Municipal Research and Service Center of Washington. Infill Development: Completing the
Community Fabric. http: / /www.mrsc.org/ Subjects /Planning /infilldev.asprx.
North Carolina State University Center for Universal Design. The Seven Principles of Universal
Design. 1997
http: / /www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov /Access /ud_cud.htm.
Pattern Language.
http: / /www.patternla nguage.com /index.htm.
Rhythm in Architecture.
http: // academics. triton. edu / faculty / fheitzman /rhythmshoppingcenter.html.
Other:
New York City, Department of Transportation. New York City Street Design Manual. 2009.
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highways Administration. FHWA -SA -07 -017. Pedestrian
Safety Guide for Transit Agencies. February 2008.
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highways Administration. FHWA -SA -07 -016. A
Resident's Guide for creating Safe and Walkable Communities. February 2008.
Western Community Policy Institute (WCPI). Safer by Design. Introduction to Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design.
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3.6 Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
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EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025
C/o County of Hawaii Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808)961 -8288
Email: edh2025 @gmail.com
http: / /co.hawaii.hi.us /edh2025
Mahalo nui loa!
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