This project involves preservation,  restoration, rehabilitation, and/or reconstruction of historic buildings in Lahaina lost to the fire, as well as cultural spaces and stories.  Key efforts include: restoration of historic structures; creation of a Lahaina historic corridor that aligns with the establishment of the Lahaina cultural corridor; a multicultural center and museum to create space for community members to gather and celebrate culture and heritage; oral histories from survivors and residents of Lahaina and Kula to capture their experiences and memories before the fire, the day of, and after the fire; and potential feasibility study to designate Lahaina as a National Heritage Area by NPS. This project will honor the culture and history of Lahaina by partnering with Lahaina community members, supporting government agencies, historic property owners, and community groups involved in historic preservation and restoration such as Lahaina Restoration Foundation.

Gaining consensus between groups,  identification of leadership, funding, economic viability, and long-term funding and maintenance. Additionally, there are competing opinions on post-contact building/site restoration, shoreline management area requirements, updated shoreline setbacks, and other land use controls for Front Street’s redevelopment.

This project involves preservation,  restoration, rehabilitation, and/or reconstruction of historic buildings in Lahaina lost to the fire, as well as cultural spaces and stories.  Key efforts include: restoration of historic structures; creation of a Lahaina historic corridor that aligns with the establishment of the Lahaina cultural corridor; a multicultural center and museum to create space for community members to gather and celebrate culture and heritage; oral histories from survivors and residents of Lahaina and Kula to capture their experiences and memories before the fire, the day of, and after the fire; and potential feasibility study to designate Lahaina as a National Heritage Area by NPS. This project will honor the culture and history of Lahaina by partnering with Lahaina community members, supporting government agencies, historic property owners, and community groups involved in historic preservation and restoration such as Lahaina Restoration Foundation.

Gaining consensus between groups,  identification of leadership, funding, economic viability, and long-term funding and maintenance. Additionally, there are competing opinions on post-contact building/site restoration, shoreline management area requirements, updated shoreline setbacks, and other land use controls for Front Street’s redevelopment.