Community

AHDP Community Meeting – February 3, 2025

On February 3, 2025, Aloha Hālawa District Partners (AHDP) led a Community Meeting that took place at the Aloha Stadium Hospitality Room. The event featured a presentation by AHDP, followed by a Community Q&A, providing the community and interested parties with the opportunity to engage directly with AHDP and the state project team.

Click here to view a copy of AHDP’s presentation.

December 14, 2024 – NASED Booth at ‘Aiea Family Fun Fair

The NASED team and AHDP joined in the festivities and spread holiday cheer to all those who stopped by our booth to ask questions about the NASED project, spin the wheel for Christmas goodies and prizes, enter our drawing for Aloha Stadium memorabilia and gift cards to local eateries, and create a holiday craft or two throughout the event.

Sponsored by the ‘Aiea Community Association, this heartwarming event filled the day with joy and community camaraderie.

Community Engagement Conference – May 6, 2024

On May 6, 2024, the state hosted an in-person Community Engagement Conference at the existing Aloha Stadium. The purpose of this conference was to strengthen each Priority-Listed Offeror’s understanding of the community’s aspirations, desires, and concerns for the Project, thereby assisting offeror’s in developing their proposals.

The conference served two (2) primary functions: first, it provided an opportunity for community leaders to present their community’s aspirations, desires, and concerns directly to the Priority-Listed Offerors. Second, it allowed these leaders to respond to questions from the Priority-Listed Offerors regarding the Project.

To ensure appropriate community representation, Neighborhood Boards (#18 and #20) and the ‘Aiea Community Association (ACA) were asked to nominate one (1) to three (3) community leaders each to speak at the conference. Community presentations were limited to a maximum of 15 minutes each.

While statements from the community were not officially included as part of the official RFP or the Evaluation Criteria, Priority-Listed Offerors were encouraged to consider the community’s feedback as they shaped their proposals.

The state facilitated the Community Engagement Conference and addressed questions proposed by the Priority-Listed Offerors. To maintain confidentiality, the state did not disclose the identities of the relevant Priority-Listed Offeror, Team Member, or Associate (as applicable) who asked any of the questions in advance. However, Priority-Listed Offerors were given the opportunity to ask impromptu, oral questions during the conference as direct follow-ups to community responses.

A video recording of the Community Engagement Conference can be viewed here.

March 11, 2024 – Quad Chamber Presentation

Brennon Morioka, Stadium Authority Chair and Ryan Andrews, Stadium Manager, delivered a presentation to Quad Chambers at the Mission Memorial Auditorium at the Honolulu Hale Grounds. The Quad Chambers is comprised of: the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i, Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce, and Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. 

The presentation to the Quad Chambers provided a comprehensive overview of the NASED project. It began by discussing the project’s history and background, followed by highlighting key milestone decisions. Attendees gained insight into the project’s future vision and the procurement process. The presentation also addressed the economic impact of the project on the local community and economy. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A session.

To view a downloadable pdf version of the presentation to the Quad Chambers, click HERE.

September 27, 2023 – PBX Hawaii 2023

The presentation focused on the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, emphasizing its role in community revitalization. Attendees were briefed on the project’s recent progress, future plans, and the potential business and real estate opportunities it offers. The session underscored the project’s commitment to partnering for the revitalization of the area.

The NASED panel included:

• Brennon Morioka, Stadium Authority Chair
• Chris Kinimaka, Public Works Administrator, DAGS
• David Harris, Program Director

To view a downloadable pdf version of the PBX23 presentation, click HERE.

June 14, 2023 – Market Sounding Webinar

A Market Sounding Webinar was held on June 14, 2023 at 11:00AM HST via Zoom. The Webinar was a free and online event, open to all interested parties to receive updated project information, hear from the NASED panel and submit comments and/or ask questions.

The NASED panel presented details on the Project, including highlighting specific areas where feedback was requested. Webinar attendees had the opportunity to ask questions via a Q&A function on the webinar platform.  The NASED panel responded via the Q&A function, as part of the presentation, and in writing after the Webinar.

Participants interested in joining the Webinar were directed to the NASED website to register for the event. 

Webinar participants heard from the following NASED leadership panel:

• Ryan Andrews, Manager of Aloha Stadium
• Chris Kinimaka, Public Works Administrator, DAGS
• Stacey Jones, Owner and Senior Principal of Crawford Architects
• David Harris, Program Director

The Webinar hosted 165 attendees across a multitude of industries and included both national and international participants

To view a downloadable pdf version of the market sounding webinar presentation, click HERE.

To view a video recording of the market sounding webinar, click HERE.

To view a downloadable pdf version of the Request For Information (RFI) document, click HERE.

January 26 & 28 , 2021 – Community Meetings

The New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) project team led two Community Meetings on behalf of the State of Hawaii. The intent of these meetings was to inform the public about the contents of the NASED Draft PEIS and let them know how they can provide comments.

1/26/2021 Community Meeting – 7:00pm – 9:00pm

1/28/2021 Community Meeting – 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Q&A REPORT:

2021_0126-28 NASED – January Community Meetings QandA Report

MEETING #1:
https://youtu.be/kplzbAmVAow

MEETING #2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C16tjtQksVk

DOWNLOAD PDF FLIER HERE:

NASED Jan 2021 DEIS Community Meeting FLIER

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION:

2021_0126-28 NASED – January Community Meetings Presentation FINAL

November 2020 – NASED PMP & DEIS Community Update Presentation

An update on the status of the NASED Programmatic Master Plan (PMP) and Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) were provided to the community groups on the dates listed below. The presentation described the process of collecting community comments through the various public NASED workshops, and provided examples of how community feedback has influenced the NASED concept. The information provided during the presentation is intended to keep the community aware of major project developments, such as the eminent publication of the DPEIS.

Neighborhood Board 20 – ‘Aiea (November 9, 2020)

Neighborhood 18 – Āliamanu, Salt Lake, Foster Village (November 12, 2020)

‘Aiea Community Association (November 16, 2020)

View presentation here: 2020_1116-NBs-ACA-Presentation.pdf

February 26, 2020 – Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) 

SMPS is a community of marketing and business development professionals who invited Crawford Architects/WT Partnership, who is serving as the owner’s representative to present to local Honolulu business industry an update on NASED Phase 1 at a lunch function. It was a well-attended sold-out event (of approx. 200 people). The magnitude of the project means many of our local architects, engineers, constructors, suppliers, service providers, and operators will benefit for many years.

The presentation included an update on the following :

• Project Vision
• Site Selection Process
• Integration of TOD
• Desired Development Components
• Strategic Analysis
• Schedule and the Development Process Ahead

View Presentation Here: 2020_0226 SMPS Presentation_V3

December 18, 2019 – Master Planning Community Workshop

Two (2) Master Planning Community Workshops have been held in the Hospitality Room at Aloha Stadium. The first workshop, open to the general public, was held on December 18, 2019, with approximately 50 people in attendance. The second workshop was held on January 27, 2020, and focused on stadium tenants, vendors, sponsors and neighboring businesses, with roughly 50 attendees. The workshops allowed members of the public and stadium business stakeholders to identify areas of opportunity and share concerns about the NASED project. Following brief remarks by members of the NASED team, attendees were invited to visit stations set up throughout the room that addressed various topics of interest and concern, including Traffic, Roads and Parking, Site Program and Amenities, Stadium Design and Events, and Environmental and Sustainability. The input and feedback received has assisted with the master planning process.

View 3D renderings shown at the meeting here: 2019_1218 NASED QR Sheet

December 14, 2019 – NASED Tent at ‘Aiea Fun Fair

Members of the NASED team enjoyed the festivities at the ‘Aiea Fun Fair on December 14, while staffing a tent display that featured renderings and handouts about the project. Several community members stopped by the tent to speak with the NASED team members and ask questions about various facets of the project. They also had the opportunity to win prizes by participating in prize drawings and a ring toss game for kids.

October 3, 2019 – P3 (Public Private Partnership) Industry Day

Approximately 100 interested contractors, developers, architects and engineers from Hawai‘i, the U.S mainland and other countries, attended the NASED P3 Industry Day at Aloha Stadium. Attendees heard from the presenters, which included Stadium Authority Chairman Ross Yamasaki; Stadium Manager Scott Chan; DAGS’ Public Works Administrator Chris Kinimaka; and Crawford Architects’ Owner and Senior Principal Stacey Jones. WT Partnership’s Adam Shaw, moderated the panel and provided a presentation about the project. The NASED presentation covered a broad range of topics, with information about the project’s schedule, process and commercial structure. The level of interest demonstrated by those in attendance indicated that the project is of keen interest to some very capable firms active in the P3 development industry. Discussions with potential P3 partners have continued since the Industry Day and an Request for Qualifications is scheduled to be sent by the end of the year.

October 2, 2019 – Swap Meet Vendors’ Meeting

At the Swap Meet Vendors’ Meeting on October 2, Centerplate (managers of the Swap Meet) and Crawford Architects’ Stacey Jones presented the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) concept options (A, B and C) to approximately 40 vendors in attendance. During the presentation, it was stressed that the Stadium depends on a successful Swap Meet and the vendors were reassured that their enterprise will be accommodated prior to construction, during construction, and well into the future of the entire NASED project. Following the meeting, vendors were invited to stay and visit with NASED representatives.

September 25, 2019 – PEIS Scoping Meeting

Approximately 80 people attended the PEIS Scoping Meeting at Aloha Stadium on September 25. This was an opportunity for the public to voice its environmental concerns about the development on the Halawa site. The scoping meeting is required as an early outreach for the EIS process to ensure that there is input from the public in determining what environmental issues the EIS should consider studying. Topics of interest were: traffic, residential development, recreational opportunities, the Swap Meet, communications and transparency, stadium capacity, and construction and budget.