Policy in Perspective: 2021
Policymakers have shaped an economy that relies far too much on extractive tourism that provides little to residents in return. To reverse these trends, we need a dramatic shift in our public policy.
Priced Out of Paradise
Hawaiʻi counties have an opportunity to model vacation rental unit regulations off successful ordinances from around the world. The stakes are high: our housing crisis is among the worst in the nation.
Hawaiʻi Vacation Rentals: Impact on Housing & Hawaiʻi’s Economy
The adverse consequences of housing stock lost to vacation rentals far outweighs the benefits they might provide to local families and our community.
The State of Poverty in Hawaiʻi 2016
How Hawaiʻi’s low-income residents are faring post-recovery.
Financial Struggles Facing Working Families in Hawaiʻi
Survey results show half of Hawaiʻi's households are living "paycheck to paycheck."
Accessory Dwelling Units: Expanding Affordable Housing Options in Hawaiʻi
ADUs are an important tool in expanding affordable housing stock, especially in areas with limited room for growth and high housing costs.