The proposed development of a kyūdōjo (Japanese archery) facility within Mauʻumae Park at 16th Avenue and Claudine Street has raised serious concerns among residents in the upper portion of Kaimukī.
These concerns include disregard for the land’s historical mission as a “nature park,” the loss of green space, failure to address traffic safety issues and added strain on already limited parking. This area was not designed to accommodate increased traffic volume, and the project risks creating unsafe conditions for pedestrians, residents and park users.
The surrounding neighborhoods on both sides of 16th Avenue are composed primarily of working-class households, including multi-generational families with children, first-time homeowners, and long-term renters. This is a close-knit community where residents walk, gather and look out for one another…