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Preservation, Revitalization, and Reconstruction of Historic and Cultural Spaces

Mid-Term

3 to 5 years for project completion

Timing
Long-Term

6 years or more for project completion

Complexity

High

Phase

Planning

Cost

Medium

Kuleana

Project Description and Purpose

This project involves preservation,  restoration, rehabilitation, and/or reconstruction of historic buildings in Lahaina lost to the fire, as well as cultural spaces and stories.  Key efforts include: restoration of historic structures; creation of a Lahaina historic corridor that aligns with the establishment of the Lahaina cultural corridor; a multicultural center and museum to create space for community members to gather and celebrate culture and heritage; oral histories from survivors and residents of Lahaina and Kula to capture their experiences and memories before the fire, the day of, and after the fire; and potential feasibility study to designate Lahaina as a National Heritage Area by NPS. This project will honor the culture and history of Lahaina by partnering with Lahaina community members, supporting government agencies, historic property owners, and community groups involved in historic preservation and restoration such as Lahaina Restoration Foundation.

Historical Map of Lahaina, Maui, Hawai’i

Interdependencies, Roadblocks and Next Steps

Gaining consensus between groups,  identification of leadership, funding, economic viability, and long-term funding and maintenance. Additionally, there are competing opinions on post-contact building/site restoration, shoreline management area requirements, updated shoreline setbacks, and other land use controls for Front Street’s redevelopment.

Project Details

Short-Term

1 to 2 years for project completion

Cost Estimate

$TBD

Potential Funding Sources

  • Smithsonian
  • Hawaiʻi Museums
  • Hawai’i Community Foundation
  • Office of Hawaiian Affairs
  • County, State and Federal Partners
  • Philanthropic
  • Save America’s Treasures
  • Historic Preservation Fund and Income Tax Credit

Existing Funding Sources

FEMA Public Assistance and Certified Local Government Funds

Project Lead

Private and Local Organizations

County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources

Project Partners

Lahaina Strong

Kupuna Council

Na ‘Aikane o Maui

Lahaina Restoration Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

County Department of Planning

County Archaeologist

University of Hawaiʻi

Smithsonian

Bishop Museum

State Department of Land and Natural Resources

Department of Interior

Kumu Pono Associates

Jodo Mission

National Park Service

Historic Building Property Owners

Natural and Cultural Resources

Preservation, Revitalization, and Reconstruction of Historic and Cultural Spaces

Mid-Term

3 to 5 years for project completion

Timing
Long-Term

6 years or more for project completion

Complexity

High

Phase

Planning

Cost

Medium

Kuleana

Project Description and Purpose

This project involves preservation,  restoration, rehabilitation, and/or reconstruction of historic buildings in Lahaina lost to the fire, as well as cultural spaces and stories.  Key efforts include: restoration of historic structures; creation of a Lahaina historic corridor that aligns with the establishment of the Lahaina cultural corridor; a multicultural center and museum to create space for community members to gather and celebrate culture and heritage; oral histories from survivors and residents of Lahaina and Kula to capture their experiences and memories before the fire, the day of, and after the fire; and potential feasibility study to designate Lahaina as a National Heritage Area by NPS. This project will honor the culture and history of Lahaina by partnering with Lahaina community members, supporting government agencies, historic property owners, and community groups involved in historic preservation and restoration such as Lahaina Restoration Foundation.

Historical Map of Lahaina, Maui, Hawai’i

Interdependencies, Roadblocks and Next Steps

Gaining consensus between groups,  identification of leadership, funding, economic viability, and long-term funding and maintenance. Additionally, there are competing opinions on post-contact building/site restoration, shoreline management area requirements, updated shoreline setbacks, and other land use controls for Front Street’s redevelopment.

Project Details

Short-Term

1 to 2 years for project completion

Cost Estimate

$TBD

Potential Funding Sources

  • Smithsonian
  • Hawaiʻi Museums
  • Hawai’i Community Foundation
  • Office of Hawaiian Affairs
  • County, State and Federal Partners
  • Philanthropic
  • Save America’s Treasures
  • Historic Preservation Fund and Income Tax Credit

Existing Funding Sources

FEMA Public Assistance and Certified Local Government Funds

Project Lead

Private and Local Organizations

County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources

Project Partners

Lahaina Strong

Kupuna Council

Na ‘Aikane o Maui

Lahaina Restoration Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

County Department of Planning

County Archaeologist

University of Hawaiʻi

Smithsonian

Bishop Museum

State Department of Land and Natural Resources

Department of Interior

Kumu Pono Associates

Jodo Mission

National Park Service

Historic Building Property Owners

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