Last week, we were on the Rick Hamada program on KHVH-AM, summing up the recent Hawaii Supreme Court oral arguments in Kaleikini v. Yoshioka, No. SCAP-11-0000611, the appeal asking whether archaeological review must be completed for the entire 20-mile length of the Honolulu rail project, or whether it can be done on a “phased”
HAWSCT Oral Argument Recap – Who Defines The “Project” For Archaeological Review?
Earlier today, the Hawaii Supreme Court heard oral argument in Kaleikini v. Yoshioka, No. SCAP-11-0000611, the appeal asking whether archaeological review must be completed for the entire 20-mile length of the Honolulu rail project, or whether it can be done on a “phased” or segment-by-segment basis. (A preview and briefs are posted here.)
The Real “Descendants” Plays Out In The Hawaii Supreme Court – Honolulu’s $4+ Billion Rail Project In Grave Danger
As of 10:00 a.m., the $4+ billion Honolulu rail project is officially in jeopardy.
Update: full report on the oral arguments here.
The Hawaii Supreme Court just concluded oral arguments in Kaleikini v. Yoshioka, No. SCAP-11-0000611 (preview and briefs posted here), and it does not look good for the City and the
Oral Argument Preview: Can The Honolulu Rail EIS Be Segmented?
In a big development project such as the $4+ billion Honolulu rail, must environmental review under state law be undertaken taking into account the entire project, or can it be done on a segment-by-segment basis?
That’s the question the Hawaii Supreme Court will consider this Thursday, May 24, 2012, when it hears oral arguments in
Honolulu Eminent Domain Seminar – May 12, 2012
There is still time to register for the Eminent Domain & Land Use in Hawaii seminar, to be held this Thursday, May 12, 2012, in downtown Honolulu. Along with James Mee, I am leading the session “Eminent Domain Update” in which we will talk about the latest in public use issues from the U.S.
Eminent Domain and Land Use in Hawaii – May 10, 2012
Hawaii Premiere Of “Battle for Brooklyn” – Oscar-Contending Docfilm Of Atlantic Yards Eminent Domain Fight
Today was the Hawaii premiere of Battle For Brooklyn, the Oscar-shortlisted documentary film about the Atlantic Yards case. We’re introducing the film and conducting a question-and-answer session after each showing.
Screening information: Tuesday and Wednesday, January 3 and 4, at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day at the Doris Duke Theater. More
Movie Review: “Battle For Brooklyn” — Lessons For Honolulu Rail From A Reluctant Activist
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser published my movie review of “Battle For Brooklyn,” the documentary about the Atlantic Yards eminent domain fight, on the op-ed page. Check it out here or below. More importantly, if you are in Honolulu next week, come to one of the four screenings (details and link to ticket purchase below).
Guest Post: The Federal Court Challenge To Honolulu Rail Project
Today’s post is by an old friend and colleague, Paul Schwind. He’s been following the federal litigation challenging the $4+ billion Honolulu rail project, and attended last week’s hearing. We asked him to write a guest post so the rest of us could come up to speed.
Update: December 13, 2011
In Honolulutraffic.com et al.
Links From Today’s Webinar “Eminent Domain: Redevelopment Challenges for Local Government”
For those who tuned in to today’s webinar Eminent Domain: Redevelopment Challenges for Local Government, here are the cases I spoke about during my session:
- Amy Lavine’s law review article with the backstory of Berman v. Parker – Urban Renewal and the Story of Berman v. Parker, 42 Urban Lawyer 423 (2010) (article