10 September 2023 Archives

Property rights should prevail in Lahaina

by Keli'i Akina, Ph.D. | Sep 10, 2023 | Housing, Land Use & Zoning, Lahaina wildfires, President's Corner

Policymakers and various interest groups began sharing plans for rebuilding Lahaina just days after wildfires destroyed the iconic seaside town. In the month that has passed since the Aug. 8 fires, rebuilding ideas have varied widely — from taking over land to build...