HONOLULU (KHON2) — An effort to revitalize Downtown Honolulu became official on Oct. 20 as Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 51 into law.
Bill 51 replaces and expands the former Fort Street Mall Special Improvement District with the new Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District designation.
Downtown Honolulu gets a new name, new look, and $1.8 billion boost
“The downtown area is the commercial and cultural heart of our city — a place where people work, gather and conduct the business of our island every single day,” Blangiardi said. “This BID is a proven solution and a smart investment in safety, cleanliness and economic confidence.”
Improvements include enhanced cleaning, safety patrols, landscaping and other beautification services to strengthen the overall safety of the area…