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Ho‘opili E-Newsletter – January 2012

With the start of a new year, D.R. Horton – Schuler Division looks back at some of the highlights of 2011.

Hoopili

Aloha and Happy New Year!

2011 was a busy and productive year for us at D.R. Horton – Schuler Homes. In June we re-started the entitlement process for our Ho‘opili project with the state Land Use Commission and will continue with our hearings through the first part of 2012.

We are thankful for the continued support from community residents, construction tradesmen and women, small and large business owners and many others who share our vision to make Ho‘opili a reality for working families.

Wishing you good health, happiness and prosperity in the coming year and always.

With warm aloha,

Cameron Nekota, Vice President

D.R. Horton – Schuler Division

Ho’opili Highlights from 2011

Ho‘opili receives UNANIMOUS support from three Neighborhood Boards in West O‘ahu

Makakilo/Kapolei/Honokai Hale, Waipahu and ‘Ewa Neighborhood Boards all voted unanimously to support Ho‘opili, a planned community situated between the three communities, that will feature 11,750 homes on 1,554 acres. All three community boards represent approximately 100,000 residents.

Click here to watch Hawaii News Now’s story and here to read Honolulu Civil Beat’s story.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes a positive editorial article on Ho‘opili

Quote, “…the growth-policy big picture affirms that Ho‘opili is the logical site of new housing needed  over the next two decades, accommodating Oahu’s population growth along the rail line.” (May 19, 2011)

Cameron Nekota writes a compelling commentary for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Island Voices column

“The premise behind the master plan for Ho‘opili is that the built environment — streets, sidewalks, buildings and other infrastructure — can affect human health in positive ways. We believe it is possible to improve public health in Hawaii through conscientious community planning and design.” (May 22, 2011)

Cameron Nekota and Dean Okimoto discuss the Ho‘opili Agriculture Initiative on Hawaii News Now

Click here to watch the interview.

D.R. Horton – Schuler Homes announces agreement with the state Department of Education

The company will provide 94 acres for five school campuses located throughout Ho‘opili – three elementary, one middle and one high school – for thousands of future students in West O‘ahu.

Mike Jones, president of D.R. Horton – Schuler Homes writes “Building a Better Hawaii” for MidWeek Business Roundtable column

Click here to read the article.

D.R. Horton – Schuler Homes and Hoku Solar announce partnership to explore the construction of a photovoltaic (PV)solar farm for Ho‘opili

The solar energy facility would be the largest Hoku has planned on O‘ahu to date. It would be located adjacent to the East Kapolei community and could deliver five megawatts of clean renewable energy at peak generating power. This translates into more than nine million kilowatthours of solar power annually.

State Ag department endorses Ho‘opili

Click here to read the article in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Mahalo to our many supporters who came out to our Land Use Commission hearings.
The Ho‘opili Urban Agriculture Program will include more than 250 acres of land dedicated to food production.
“As a farmer myself, I think it is important that agricultural production will continue at Ho‘opili at the current scale for a very long time to come.”

Dean Okimoto

Owner, Nalo Farms

Looking Ahead to 2012

In addition to completing our hearings at the state Land Use Commission, we are also continuing with our outreach efforts to the broader community. If you and your family and friends are interested in learning more about Ho‘opili, please contact Lee Tokuhara: LTokuhara@DRHorton.com or at 295-7329.

For more information and updates on Ho‘opili, please visit www.HoopiliOahu.com.
For all the exciting news and progress about Ho’opili, please visit www.HoopiliOahu.com.
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