Important Community Updates
Aloha!
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jillian Anderson and I am running against current Representative Adrian Tam to represent you in our Hawaii State House of Representatives.
This week, I am sharing some exciting information about upcoming events in our district and the status of ongoing projects. If you have any questions about these topics or would like to request an update on a topic in particular, let me know!
Mahalo,
Jillian Anderson
Sunset on the Beach is Back!
Thanks to Southwest Airlines in collaboration with the Waikiki Improvement Association, the long-awaited return of free sunset movies at Kuhio Beach is finally here!
Saturday, September 14
"JUMANJI" (1995)
Festivities: 4:00PM / Movie: 7:05PM
Saturday, October 12
"HOTEL TRANSLYVANIA"
Festivities: 4:00PM / Movie: 6:30PM
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 14
Waikiki Street Jam
Saturday, September 21
Aloha Festivals Ho'olaulea Street Festival
Saturday, September 28
Aloha Festivals Floral Parade
Sunday, October 3
Komen Hawaii More Than Pink Walk
Saturday, October 12
Waikiki Fall Festival
Friday, October 18
General Election Ballots Arrive in the Mail!
Saturday, October 19
Honolulu Pride Parade
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Saturday, October 26
W.O.W. Waikiki Beach Cleanup
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Tuesday, November 5
Election Day!
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Saturday, November 9
Kalakaua Festival
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Friday, November 29
Waikiki Holiday Parade
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Saturday, December 7
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
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Sunday, December 8
Honolulu Marathon
What's Going On With Some Major District Projects?
ALA WAI BRIDGE PROJECT (ALA PONO)
Construction is soon to begin on a pedestrian bridge, measuring 18-stories high, across the Ala Wai Canal (aligning with Kalaimoku St on its makai side and University Ave on its mauka side). The project is currently undergoing a final environmental assessment prior to moving on to the design-build phase. It is currently estimated to cost $63 million with work projected to start as soon as early next year.
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SOUTH SHORE SAND & WALKWAY RESTORATION
With numerous aspects of our world-famous shoreline in severe disrepair, efforts are underway to restore our beaches and improve access along our south shore. Top priority projects include the area fronting the Halekulani Hotel (as pictured) and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. While funding, Environmental Impact Statements, and proposals are all still in flux, our dire needs are forcing plans to come together sooner rather than later. Learn more about the status of these projects by clicking the button below:
ALA WAI FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT
You have likely heard about plans by the Army Corps of Engineers to erect walls up to 6ft high along the Ala Wai, Manoa, & Palolo canals and raise sidewalks to protect against flood risk. At last count, the project was slated to cost over $1 billion and drastically change the landscape of our neighborhood. Well, a court ruling on another flood project along the Missouri River has created massive potential cost liabilities for damages caused to surrounding properties during flood events, resulting in our project, for the time being, getting more or less scrapped.
