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In February, my newsletter Neighbor to Neighbor was sent out to residents within my district. Although we had a lower response rate that usual, here’s what residents identified as key concerns and priorities.
Homeless Strategies
44% of survey respondents identified the priority strategy for decreasing the homeless population on streets to be the expansion of temporary, permanent and affordable housing opportunities that are combined with appropriate services for the chronically homeless.
This recommendation is in line with a recent report released by the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice. According to the report, most people agree that the greatest need is for more affordable housing.
 Figure 1: Priority Strategy to Address Homelessness
The Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness (HICH) is seeking public input this month on its draft strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness in Hawaii. Meetings are wrapping up across the State; however, you can provide comments online and or review the plan at: www.hawaii.gov/dhs/HomelessnessPlan
Alder Street Alternatives
The juvenile detention facility moved from its prior location on Alder Street to the Kapolei detention facility on February 27, 2010. Since that time, the site has seemed to be abandoned and has suffered from vandalism, graffiti and occasional homeless.
 Figure 2: Alder Street Alternatives
Residents have indicated since 2010 that they do not want to have another detention type facility in this location again. According to survey responses, 43% prefer the site to be used as senior housing and 24% prefer it to be use for a community center.
Lunalilo On-Ramp Closure Impacts
Since 2006, the Lunalilo On-ramp has been closed during morning rush hours. We asked in a recent survey how this change impacted you. Our survey results indicate the following:
 Figure 3: Ramp Closure Impact
Several respondents indicated that they preferred to walk, bike, take public transit, or have since modified their routes as a result of the closure.
52% of respondents identified concerns with increased pedestrian hazzards in the area due to increased vehicular traffic. According to AARP, our neighborhood has a high level of auto accidents in Honolulu. There have been 7 crashes alone in the Piikoi and S. Beretainia area and near Don Quijote’s at Kanunu and Kaheka Streets.
 If you are interested in learning how to stay safe in your community, AARP is hosting a workshop:
Stay Safe and Connected at Home and in your Community
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Kuhio Elementary School Cafeteria
2759 S. King Street
9:00am to Noon
To Register please call 1-877-926-8300 or online at: http://aarp.event.com/HIsafehome
School Consolidation
This spring, there has been discussion in the Department of Education to consolidate our older urban schools. Our survey results indicate the following:
 Figure 5: Aging Schools 
Figure 6: Access to Additional Activities
The majority of respondents support the consolidation of schools if aging schools were upgraded through public-private partnerships and gain access to additional activities.
 Figure 7: Access to Improved Learning Environments
District 11 Community Survey Results
In February, my newsletter Neighbor to Neighbor was sent out to residents within my district. Although we had a lower response rate that usual, here’s what residents identified as key concerns and priorities.
Homeless Strategies
44% of survey respondents identified the priority strategy for decreasing the homeless population on streets to be the expansion of temporary, permanent and affordable housing opportunities that are combined with appropriate services for the chronically homeless.
This recommendation is in line with a recent report released by the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice. According to the report, most people agree that the greatest need is for more affordable housing.
Figure 1: Priority Strategy to Address Homelessness
The Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness (HICH) is seeking public input this month on its draft strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness in Hawaii. Meetings are wrapping up across the State; however, you can provide comments online and or review the plan at: www.hawaii.gov/dhs/HomelessnessPlan
Alder Street Alternatives
 The juvenile detention facility moved from its prior location on Alder Street to the Kapolei detention facility on February 27, 2010. Since that time, the site has seemed to be abandoned and has suffered from vandalism, graffiti and occasional homeless.
Figure 2: Alder Street Alternatives
Residents have indicated since 2010 that they do not want to have another detention type facility in this location again. According to survey responses, 43% prefer the site to be used as senior housing and 24% prefer it to be use for a community center.
Lunalilo On-Ramp Closure Impacts
Since 2006, the Lunalilo On-ramp has been closed during morning rush hours. We asked in a recent survey how this change impacted you. Our survey results indicate the following:
 
Several respondents indicated that they preferred to walk, bike, take public transit, or have since modified their routes as a result of the closure.
52% of respondents identified concerns with increased pedestrian hazzards in the area due to increased vehicular traffic. According to AARP, our neighborhood has a high level of auto accidents in Honolulu. There have been 7 crashes alone in the Piikoi and S. Beretainia area and near Don Quijote’s at Kanunu and Kaheka Streets.
If you are interested in learning how to stay safe in your community, AARP is hosting a workshop:
Stay Safe and Connected at Home and in your Community
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Kuhio Elementary School Cafeteria
2759 S. King Street
9:00am to Noon
To Register please call 1-877-926-8300 or online at: http://aarp.event.com/HIsafehome
School Consolidation
This spring, there has been discussion in the Department of Education to consolidate our older urban schools. Our survey results indicate the following:
 
Figure 5: Aging Schools Figure 6: Access to Additional Activities
The majority of respondents support the consolidation of schools if aging schools were upgraded through public-private partnerships and gain access to additional activities.
Figure 7: Access to Improved Learning Environments
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