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Public Planning Resources

Here you will find information on planning methods, practices, options, research and outcomes relevant to the Community Development Planning process.

From Hawai'i County Department of Planning:

Explanation of current Hawai'i land use regulatory system by Planning Director Chris Yuen (PDF, ~25kb)

From John P. Whalen, FAICP, PlanPacific Inc. (CDP consultant):

The Challenge of Non-conforming Subdivisions (PDF, ~40kb) - information and examples from Hawai'i and elsewhere relevant to dealing with issues of "antiquated" subdivisions.
Financing Subdivision Improvements (PDF, ~22kb) - pros and cons of various methods of financing subdivision improvements.
Land Pooling in Practice (PDF, ~47kb) - a review of land pooling practices and outcomes from around the globe.
Pros and Cons of Land Pooling (PDF, ~23kb)
Transfer of Development Rights(PDF, ~44kb) - an overview and explanation of how Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) works, with North American examples of practical applications of TDR.
Pros and Cons of TDRs (PDF, ~43kb)
Considerations for Village Design guidelines (PDF, ~45kb)
Considerations for forest protection standards (PDF, ~46kb)

See also these subsections of this page:

Islandwide Resources

Schedule of Events
Public Planning Resources
- Sustainable Island Development
- Growth Management and Green Infrastructure
About CDP & CRP Processes
About CDP Steering Committees
Hawai'i County General Plan - An Overview
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