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Community envisions revitalized future for Big Island’s Waiākea Peninsula during design lab workshop

Momentum for revitalization of the peninsula and Banyan Drive areas in Hilo picked up steam after Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed an emergency proclamation in July to help clean up, secure and demolish the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel property.

What’s next for plans to revitalize Hilo’s iconic Banyan Drive?

Momentum for the revitalization of the area on the Big Island’s Waiākea Peninsula picked up steam after Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed an emergency proclamation in July to help clean up, secure and demolish the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel property.

What should be done to revitalize Hilo’s historic Banyan Drive? Poll results are mixed

Demolition of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel is just one step to transforming the “Hilo Walk of Fame.” What did Big Island Now readers think should be done to revitalize Banyan Drive?

Big Island Now poll No. 21: What do you think should be included in revitalization plans for Hilo’s iconic Banyan Drive?

For decades, Banyan Drive was known as the “Hilo Walk of Fame” because of the iconic banyan trees planted by celebrities, but now the area on the Big Island’s Waiakea Peninsula has become downtrodden and known more as a walk of shame.

Master developer named for project to create 10,000 affordable housing units in Hawai‘i

The announcement of the new Ka Lei Momi Redevelopment Project master developer follows Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signings bills that offer relief to the housing shortage, support for people facing homelessness and a supportive housing pilot program.