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Seems like Maui has become a popular island to move to.
Does anyone see a particular city in Maui that might become a 'Honolulu', with the most everything?
It seems like Maui is solidly and decidedly rural. However, it seems with the interest for people to live there, it probably can't remain that way forever.
Any particular city in Maui that they seem to be building somewhat 'urban' like, even if only for the future? Or is that not really happening.
I visited Maui a few years ago, and I didn't get the feel of anything whatsoever anywhere that could even be considered a mini-Honolulu by any stretch.
No chance for a mini-Honolulu in Maui, to expensive, not enough of a population for critical mass, not zoned well for business, no infrastructure, etc......
Last edited by whtviper1; 11-13-2011 at 01:55 PM..
No chance for a mini-Honolulu in Maui, to expensive, not enough of a population for critical mass, not zoned well for business, to expensive, no infrastructure, etc......
To say nothing of "No support" for developing another urban center anywhere in Hawai'i ... the state is pretty well maxed out, as I keep chanting ... come visit, enjoy, go home ... the state isn't interested in new residents nor increased loads on infrastructure ... tourism is targeted as high-dollar as it can be, offering nearly nothing for the budget vacation ... it is this way by conscious effort / design ... Hawai'i is a tiny place ... keep trying to expand it one way or another, and you'd destroy it. It is what it is. Leave it be what it is.
No chance for a mini-Honolulu in Maui, to expensive, not enough of a population for critical mass, not zoned well for business, no infrastructure, etc......
Those are the things I certainly did notice. It seems to be becoming more an island for the rich and wealthy of the world to buy a second home, or retire on.
I'm routinely surprised by those who try to 'make a go of Maui' who are still in their working years dependent on the local economy.
There's always talk about how Maui will become the next Honolulu, and Kaua'i the next Maui. What they really mean is Ka'anapali becomes the next Waikiki, and Poipu the next Ka'anapali. There is no way for any urban city to develop on any of the other islands, just not enough jobs. Oahu grew up as the center of government, business, and then military. There's not enough of any of those to start an equivalent city anywhere else in Hawaii.
That said, suburban growth and the conversion of agricultural lands to vacation propreties will continue as long as some people profit from it and local regulation allow it.
There's always talk about how Maui will become the next Honolulu, and Kaua'i the next Maui. What they really mean is Ka'anapali becomes the next Waikiki, and Poipu the next Ka'anapali. There is no way for any urban city to develop on any of the other islands, just not enough jobs. Oahu grew up as the center of government, business, and then military. There's not enough of any of those to start an equivalent city anywhere else in Hawaii.
That said, suburban growth and the conversion of agricultural lands to vacation propreties will continue as long as some people profit from it and local regulation allow it.
I was just viewing Kahului, and it looks VERY suburban in nature.
It's somewhat of a shame to see this beautiful land, just subdivided into large parcels of private property with mass-produced suburban blandness.
At least over on the Big Island, there is a lot of interesting character to the houses, with a lot of individuality.
Also Maui is so anti-business that it can never become honolulu.
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