Overall, what do you think about the transformation of Kakaako?
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C. Too much; negative (751 Votes)
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A. Exciting; positive (297 Votes)
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B. OK, I guess (242 Votes)
This is not a scientific poll — results reflect only the opinions of those voting.
17 responses to “Overall, what do you think about the transformation of Kakaako?”
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Kakaako is the culmination of greed. Foreigners who have it, and developers who want it. Kamaainas have a shorter nickname for it now, just omit the ‘ako’ suffix…
I really didn’t pay much attention to Kakaako until my son and I got back into diving. I would like to see a greater evidence on ocean access for everyone.
The developments aren’t hindering access to the ocean. They are not oceanfront. Even the homeless have plenty of access.
Nooo, you don’t say. You’re intimidated by the tent-city residents giving you dirty looks as you pass by their tents of distinction!? How dare you insult and look down on the new “D” voters and recent kamaaina from the mainland!
Remember 40 years ago when Ala Moana Center truly catered to local folks? Then sometime in the 1990’s ? the higher end stores started moving in and basically transformed the place? Seems the same’s happening to Kakaako.
(Former Politrixter) Todd Apo said on the news last night the EVERYONE deserved to be able to live in a place that was close to work & recreation….Right after that Joe Moore repeated 3 times….Condos STARTING at $4.5 MILLION. $4.5 MILLION????? Yeah right Mr Apo.
“Politrixter” oiwi808 I love that hybrid to describe most politicians especially local. I see Todd Apo is surfacing after laying low for about four years after leaving the City Council for Disney – of course after being handsomely paid (bribed).
Oahu is overpriced due to poor planning, overpopulation and greed of local “politrixers” period! Quality of life on Oahu is in steady decline. Very sad indeed.
Growing up I always believed that I would never leave Hawaii…like they say, never say never. Although there is no place like home, home is no longer like home anymore either.
Whenever there is development, its all about politicians and developer greed. LOL…
They should significantly raise the property tax on all new residences that are appraised over $2,000,000 to help the local economy and citizenship.
Only for the rich
Yes, poor government servants like Krook Caldwell need two jobs to make ends meet! My heart bleeds as they suffer from kleptomania by resorting to asking for bribe money and kickbacks to the tune of millions to put caviar and foie-gras on the table to feed their kids.
It looks quite stunning, viewed through binoculars from 5 miles away.
Too much traffic as it is. We must have a lot of drinking water though since no one is concerned about it.
Krook Caldwell’s choo choo will solve the traffic issue. It’ll allow the residents to get some healthy exercise to walk from Kakaako to Middle street and then take the rail all the way to… well nowhere because it seems to go to absolutely nowhere. Maybe it’ll fall off the cliff at the other end right into the ocean and then the riders can drink sea water just like the fish do. Drinking water problem solved now too! Good thing many of these new places are all at a cool $1+ million and being bought by foreigners. They qualify to pay 200% more in property taxes to fund the choo-choo to nowhere.
I can’t wait for Moofi’s choo choo project to start construction in the Kakaako area and ending at Ala Moana Shopping Center. Good luck to those living, working, or transiting/traveling through, or visiting that area.
Go up not out… go tall not sprawl. To have an upscale urban high rise district is a fine idea … just no every where. Keep the Country Country … discourage gentrification.