REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATE WITH THE STATE TO EXPAND COMMUNITY GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS.

This Senate Resolution asks the City and County of Honolulu to work with the state government to create more community gardening spaces for residents. The bill highlights that gardening offers health benefits like stress reduction and access to fresh food, which is especially valuable in Honolulu's densely populated neighborhoods. It notes that current demand for garden plots has outstripped supply, citing a long waitlist at the Ala Wai Community Garden as an example of this need. The resolution directs copies of the request to the Mayor and the Board of Land and Natural Resources to facilitate the collaboration.