Has anyone else noticed that there are two sets of legislation currently in the works that, if passed, will create an interesting conundrum?
The first set, House Bill 270 and Senate Bill 736, allows for development of Kakaako Makai by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in a low-lying area that, some studies suggest, may be under water due to climate change and sea level rise in a matter of a few years.
The second set, HB 756 and SB 1032, calls for a “managed retreat” from developed areas in all of Honolulu Makai that, some studies suggest, may be under water due to climate change and sea level rise, in a matter of a few years.
Both sets seem to be on the way to passage. What in the world are we going to do if both measures are enacted?
Gordy Fowler
Aiea Heights
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