Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate With The State To Expand Community Gardening Opportunities For Residents.
Impact
The bill recognizes the growing popularity of community gardening in Honolulu, notably evidenced by the significant demand as reflected in the extensive waitlists at gardens like the Ala Wai Community Garden. The measure aims to alleviate this issue by prompting a collaborative effort to expand gardening spaces, which could mean better access to nutritious food and foster communal relationships among residents. By fostering gardening initiatives, this resolution seeks to improve not only health outcomes but also social cohesion in increasingly dense urban environments.
Summary
SCR152 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from the Thirty-second Legislature of Hawaii, which requests the City and County of Honolulu to work together with the state to enhance opportunities for community gardening among residents. The resolution underscores the numerous health benefits associated with gardening, such as stress reduction, low-intensity exercise, and increased vitamin D production. Furthermore, it highlights gardening as a means to provide organic, healthy, and affordable food, contributing positively to community well-being.
Contention
While the resolution primarily focuses on collaboration and positive benefits, potential points of contention could arise regarding the allocation of land and resources for gardening within an urban setting. Discussions may occur about the best practices for expanding gardening opportunities, including which areas are prioritized for garden development and how to balance this with other urban planning needs. Stakeholders may also debate the effectiveness of government involvement in such community initiatives and the extent to which local residents can have a say in the implementation processes.
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Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.
Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.
Requesting The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Coordination And Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Hawaii, To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens.
Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Community Gardens On Underutilized Public Land.
Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.
Requesting The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Coordination And Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Hawaii, To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens.
Urging The Honolulu City Council To Review Its Ordinance On Chickens, Investigate The Ordinance's Role In Contributing To The Growing Population Of Feral Chickens, And Take Action To Reduce The Growing Problem Of Feral Chickens.
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Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, And Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office To Collaborate With Local Businesses And Community Partners To Implement Safe And Sound Programs In Ewa Beach, Kapolei, And Waianae.
Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, And Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office To Collaborate With Local Businesses And Community Partners To Implement Safe And Sound Programs In Ewa Beach, Kapolei, And Waianae.
Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, And The Honolulu City Council To Ensure Greater Public Input Prior To The Construction Of Wind Machines Having A Rated Capacity Of Up To One Hundred Kilowatts.
Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, And The Honolulu City Council To Ensure Greater Public Input Prior To The Construction Of Wind Machines Having A Rated Capacity Of Up To One Hundred Kilowatts.