Introducing Hale Kaiola
Alaula, one of Maui’s eminent local builders, has recently received the approval of the Maui County Council to move forward in constructing a new, sustainable housing community for local families. Hale Kaiola is set to break ground sometime this summer and will be located on the corner of Kaiola and Ohukai Street in Kihei, a few blocks mauka from Mai Poina and Kalepolepo Beach Park.
The Hale Kaiola development represents a major step forward for kama’aina-first housing on Maui, helping to ensure that the island’s citizens have an equitable chance to become homeowners amidst the ongoing challenges of escalating prices and a lack of inventory. Alaula will be utilizing the latest in sustainable design and technology in bringing Hale Kaiola to fruition. The new development will incorporate open, green community gathering spaces to encourage a larger sense of belonging for all its residents, complete with gazebos, grills, and a playground for the keiki to enjoy.
Furthermore, the health and well-being of our ‘Ohana is directly correlated to the abundance of the ‘aina, which is why the development was planned to take advantage of the Valley Isle’s natural cooling elements to lower the overall energy consumption of its future residents. The homes are centrally located to help minimize the amount of travel and transportation costs for residents, encouraging both a reduction in harmful emissions while fostering a larger sense of community. It’s imperative for Maui to help lead the charge towards a more-sustainable future, which is why Hale Kaiola will be constructed to take maximum advantage of the directional trade winds and natural shading sources to keep residents cool.
The new complex in Kihei will create 40 total available units within 20 duplex buildings, situated across 3 acres of land on a parcel that is outside of both tsunami and sea level rise hazard zones. The dwellings themselves will range from 730 to 1,240 total square feet, depending on the floor plan, in both two and three-bedroom configurations. Current island residents who earn between 80 and 140 percent of the median area income (as determined by the Department of Housing and Human Concerns) will be eligible to apply; currently, this translates to a total household income of anywhere between $78,000 to $136,500 for residential, multifamily housing.
Make sure to sign up for regular updates at their website (www.alaula.com), and to check out all of the available floor plans and sustainable initiatives in store. Aloha, & a hui hou!
