Developers set to abandon proposed subdivision on Maui
WAILUKU >> Developers of a proposed fast-track affordable housing development on Maui say they are ready to abandon the plan in light of ongoing opposition.
The Maui News reports that according to a Spencer family spokesman, their company MVI LLC cannot afford to continue fighting legal battles and they will not pursue the affordable development.
MVI LLC was developing a 257-acre project between the West Maui Mountains and Honoapiilani Highway. The project would include 58 affordable lots and 55 market-priced lots. Each property would sit on at least 1 acre.
Spencer officials say ongoing opposition over the proposed project’s environmental assessment has left the family’s development company MVI LLC with few low-risk options for the property.
Community groups in February won a preliminary injunction against the project due to environmental concerns.
13 responses to “Developers set to abandon proposed subdivision on Maui”
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Sad to say made up, shibai, “Environmental concerns” is the latest weapon of choice by the clueless, local, eco terrorists. They fully fail to understand how all projects must be built in full compliance with EPA/State environmental guidelines, work done IAW OSHA/HIOSH worker safety rules.
Whine, whine, whine, is all they can do as they do circle dances and chant “Save the planet.” Really? Fact is the planet has been through far worse than anything humans can throw at it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W33HRc1A6c
Would you baboozes like some cheese with your whine?
I agree. Those people better wonder where their descendants are going to live?
Let’s be truthful here, their descendants sure not going live on Maui….because they will not afford Maui.
Good one! Too many people coming from the Mainland own the homes on Maui.
Sounds like you are the one whining. There is overdevelopment in Hawaii creating large scale ecological, irreparable damage to the native environment. Oahu and Maui have been hit the hardest followed by Hawaii island. Restrictions need to be in place regarding people who buy up property who are not either US citizens or state residents. These people are responsible for the highly inflated cost of housing. This is what causes the local exodus.
Why doesn’t it work when the people speak up in Oahu? The bribes work better here I guess.
Yes! Good job protestors! Pat yourself on the back for accomplishing something that will hurt Maui residents more than you know. Less housing for locals, less “affordable” housing, too!! You saved the bugs and grass, maybe. But you are killing the local population who are forced to leave Hawaii, go homeless, or be condemned to live a life toiling in 3 or 4 part time jobs in the service industry just to (barely) pay their mortgage. Awesome accomplishment. How proud of yourself are you now??
Brah, the protesters are probably the transplants from the mainland who already got their piece of “paradise” and don’t want anymore transplants spoiling theirs, much like those white folks in Kailua. It’s never about caring for the “locals”.
“Affordable ” one acre lots? If you can qualify/afford for it, you probably can buy a market priced tract home.
Agree.
Affordable for whom? Price range as to median, high, low or poverty level income.
With the new law, no cesspools for these homes?
Good news.