Changing systems to address inequality and foster greater opportunity.

In The News

Featured
Mayor Blangiardi announces new Deputy Director at the Office of Economic Revitalization
Mayor Blangiardi announces new Deputy Director at the Office of Economic Revitalization

Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced on Thursday the appointment of Gavin Thornton as the new Deputy Director of the City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization (OER).

Read More →

Press Releases

Featured
New policy report calls for major shift in Hawai‘i’s transportation spending to address unmet mobility needs, traffic congestion and emissions
New policy report calls for major shift in Hawai‘i’s transportation spending to address unmet mobility needs, traffic congestion and emissions

Over the last 5 years, 66.3 percent of the state’s transportation budget has gone toward projects that increase vehicle capacity, while only 1.5 percent has gone to reducing vehicle travel.

Read More →

Blog

Featured
Empowering Kalihi’s youth leaders through community organizing and policy advocacy training
Empowering Kalihi’s youth leaders through community organizing and policy advocacy training

While people in power sometimes hand wave the voice of youth in policy conversations, our partnership with KVIBE is a reminder that young people can and should be integral components of the decision-making process.

Read More →