Urging The State And Counties To Consider The History And Reasons Why Lands Are Zoned A Particular Way And Ensure That Those Lands Are Maintained To Protect, Serve, And Provide For The Native Hawaiian Communities.
Impact
One of the significant impacts of SCR189 is its focus on addressing the issues of gentrification and the housing crisis which disproportionally affects Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islander communities. It brings attention to the phenomenon of 'gentlemen farms' emerging from the conversion of preservation and agricultural lands into rural development, which does not fulfill their intended purposes and contributes to housing unaffordability for local residents. This concurrent resolution aims to advocate for policies that protect indigenous lands and maintain their cultural significance while responding to the needs of the community.
Summary
SCR189 urges the State of Hawaii and its counties to consider the historical context and reasons behind current land zoning practices, particularly emphasizing the maintenance of lands that are vital to the Native Hawaiian communities. The resolution underscores the importance of land trusts in conserving vital natural resources and ensuring that lands serve their intended purposes. It highlights the detrimental effects of recent land sales and zoning changes that threaten sacred sites and other cultural resources within Hawaiian communities.
Contention
While SCR189 emphasizes the importance of land preservation and cultural protection, it may also face contention from stakeholders interested in property development and expansion of real estate opportunities. The bill’s focus on restricting land conversion and sales could conflict with business interests looking to capitalize on Hawaii’s tourism and real estate market. Proponents of SCR189 assert that the resolution is necessary to safeguard Native Hawaiian rights and address social equity issues visible in the disproportionate impact of housing costs on historically marginalized communities.
Same As
Urging The State And Counties To Consider The History And Reasons Why Lands Are Zoned A Particular Way And Ensure That Those Lands Are Maintained To Protect, Serve, And Provide For The Native Hawaiian Communities.
Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Develop Art, Branding, And Narratives For An Appropriate Selection Of Hawaii's Unique Communities, Landmarks, Parks, And Other Similar Areas.
Urging The United States Geological Survey To Conduct Topographical Surveys, Particularly Within Lava-flow Hazard Zones 1 And 2, To Update Its Long-term Lava-flow Hazard Map Of Hawaii Island.
Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Develop Art, Branding, And Narratives For An Appropriate Selection Of Hawaii's Unique Communities, Landmarks, Parks, And Other Similar Areas.
Urging Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Providing Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities And Their Families And Care Providers.
Urging The United States Geological Survey To Conduct Topographical Surveys, Particularly Within Lava-flow Hazard Zones 1 And 2, To Update Its Long-term Lava-flow Hazard Map Of Hawaii Island.
Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.
Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.