The City and County of Honolulu has selected the Kobayashi Group to develop a major affordable rental project on 14 acres of city-owned land in Kapolei. Located between Wakea Street and Kamokila Boulevard, the development is slated to provide approximately 750 new units for local families. This initiative stands as one of the most significant affordable housing efforts on Oahu, aimed at addressing the island’s critical housing shortage.

The project will follow the successful model of the adjacent Parkway Village, another Kobayashi Group development that recently began welcoming residents. By leveraging the Governor’s Tenth Proclamation Related to Affordable Housing, the City intends to streamline the development process to deliver these units with urgency. Mayor Rick Blangiardi emphasized that the project is designed to be more than just housing, aiming to create a transit-oriented community where kama’aina can thrive.

The Kobayashi Group and the City are now entering an exclusive negotiation period to finalize pre-development contracts. As Kapolei continues its growth as Oahu’s “Second City,” this 750-unit expansion represents a cornerstone in the state’s long-term strategy to provide high-quality, sustainable rental options for residents across various income levels.