“By tapping into the principles of self-reliance we learned as children of Hawai‘i, and candidly assessing the lessons of overdependence on remote forces, we may be the world’s best hope for demonstrating how communities can thrive by blending island consciousness with intelligent use of our sunlight, soils and waters.”

David Cole
CEO and president of Maui Land and Pineapple

Honolulu Advertiser, April 22, 2007

Hawaii 2050 Blog

Testimonial

“We need a new Hawai‘i Plan—which is the impulse at the heart of efforts such as Hawai‘i 2050.”

George Ariyoshi
Governor 1974 to 1986

Testimonial

“…it is through our collective action that we can create the Hawai‘i we want to leave for generations to come.”

Kanu Hawai‘i

Testimonial

“What kind of jobs do you want for your children and grandchildren? What educational opportunities should be available to them? How can we control traffic and sprawl? How do we cut our dependence on oil? How do we insulate ourselves from shipping disruptions? What is your vision of Hawai‘i in 2050?”

Honolulu Advertiser, Editorial, April 3, 2007