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Puna CDP Vision: Malama Puna A Mau Loa!
Residents of Puna live in harmony with the 'aina while promoting a sustainable vibrant local
economy, healthy communities, and a viable transportation system that is accessible, friendly
and safe for now and future generations.
Puna CDP Goals Directly Related to Recovery
Malama I Ka'Aina
Historical, Cultural, and Scenic Resources
2.1.1 Goals
a. Structures and cultural sites that are significant to Puna's history and cultural traditions are
preserved.
b. The design character and natural setting of older communities that are representative of Puna's
historic development are perpetuated.
f. Tourism in Puna is compatible with historic and natural resources and not intrusive into the area's
communities.
Native Forests and Geological Features
2.2.1 Goals
b. Destruction of native forest through development activity is abated.
c. The spread of invasive species through abandonment of previously cleared areas is reduced.
d. Residents, those employed in the real estate and construction industries, and the general public
are made more aware of the value of the native forest, the threats to that ecosystem, and actions
that can be taken to sustain the forest.
Managing Growth
Land Use Pattern
3.1.1 Goals
a. Puna retains a rural character while it protects its native natural and cultural resources.
b. The quality of life improves and economic opportunity expands for Puna's residents.
c. Services and community facilities are more accessible in village/town centers that are distributed
throughout the region, including the underserved subdivisions that have been experiencing higher
levels of development growth.
d. Exposure to high risk from natural hazards situations is reduced.
e. Adjust inappropriate and disproportionate County zoning to maintain and increase the quality of
life and to preserve valued natural and cultural resources in the district.
f. Native vegetation, coastal and historic resources are provided new forms of protection.
g. Reduced overall number of buildable lots in Puna.
h. Incentives, disincentives, regulations and other methods are used to diminish land speculation in
Puna.
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Agriculture and Economic Development
3.2.1 Goals
a. Lands for agricultural use are preserved.
b. Quality agricultural land is dedicated to agricultural use in perpetuity.
Social Services and Housin
3.3.1 Goals
c. Puna residents have increased access to assistance programs to develop, repair or rent affordable
housing.
d. Programs are available to assist those seeking housing in Puna.
e. Public education is better integrated into Puna's communities.
Public Safety and Sanitation Services
3.4.1 Goals
c. Infrastructure investments facilitate the growth management strategy described in Section 3.1.
Energy Sustainability
3.6.1 Goals
b. A significant percentage of Puna households continue to live completely or partially off the
electrical power grid.
d. There are incentives for the use of renewable energy sources.
Transportation
Traffic Demand Management
4.1.1 Goals
a. The percentage of single -occupancy vehicles during peak commute periods is reduced.
b. The percentage of residents who commute to employment or travel for services outside of Puna is
reduced.
Mass Transit
4.2.1 Goals
b. Transit service and improvements reinforce and complement the development of village/town
centers.
Roadway Network
4.3.1 Goals
a. There are adequate emergency and evacuation routes and connectivity throughout Puna's
roadway network.
d. Traffic congestion and traffic -related health risks are reduced.
Non -Motorized Travel and Scenic Byways
4.5.1 Goals
a. There are safe walking and bicycling routes to schools, parks and bus stops.