Thanks to the Land Use Prof Blog for getting the word out about the most recent documentary from filmmaker Gary Hustwit, “Urbanized,” which will have its Hawaii premier this weekend as part of Interisland Terminal‘s “Manufacturing Reality” film series.
The film examines how cities are designed — whether on purpose or though
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”
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.)
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
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
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.
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
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).
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.
