URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND DEVELOPERS TO COORDINATE THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS AND COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO BUILDING NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

HCR 53 is a non-binding concurrent resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu and housing developers to coordinate infrastructure planning with community stakeholders before approving new housing projects. It directly affects Honolulu officials, developers, and residents in areas like West Oahu where infrastructure upgrades lag behind rapid development. The resolution highlights Hawaii’s $1.1 billion unfunded infrastructure gap and links inadequate infrastructure to delays in addressing the state’s 50,000-unit housing shortage. It calls for proactive collaboration to ensure water, sewer, and transportation systems are in place prior to construction, referencing specific concerns like premature development contracts and federal grant shortfalls. This resolution has no legal force but aims to guide future planning practices.