Honolulu families pushed out -- due to affordable housing project
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- Опубликовано: 29 мар 2023
- The city has promised to quickly develop new affordable housing projects to help address a growing crisis -- fast-tracking a 43-story residential tower in Mo'ili'ili.
Pushing out the islanders is devastating and absolutely should not happen. Protection for indigenous people that's all we should be doing.
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@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom I am so upset I see so many Samoan students end up moving to Las Vegas New Mexico in the US and the lower forty and it just it's heartbreaking they say they can't afford to live in their own home like it's unreal to me and I am so sorry for that we have to make this work.
@@All5AJz If you think that’s infuriating, you should look into how Hawai’i isn’t even a part of the US. We never relinquished our sovereignty to them, they have just told everyone they annexed us and no one questions them. Then the US held the “statehood” vote and only allowed their American citizens to vote, Hawaiians weren’t even allowed to vote on it. It’s actually illegal for Americans to even BE in Hawai’i and purchasing property here in accordance to international law. I have info in my profiles “about” section if you’re interested in learning.
Thank you for caring though, the world definitely needs to rectify the wrongs it’s committed (& continues to commit) against indigenous peoples.
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Oh btw, the info is links to very credible international law organizations, it’s not conspiracy theories lol, and one link is a memorandum from a UN Independent expert & advisor.
@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom i am hearing this and i believe every part of your truth.
As great grandmother once said the 100 yr treaty is over but government will never give the rights back as promised.
@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom i do care about this because it's unfair to you who belong there.
I'm one of the resident currently living at Kapiolani Village that is forced to move out. It's extremely stressful finding a new apartment in our current economy. We weren't given much options, just had to move out. No resources to relocate, no referrals, etc.
They should let you rent in the new tower.
why don't you qualify for the low-income housing?
They're supposed to pay y'all. This is considered eminent domain. So you mean to tell me they expect y'all to pay more money to move, or are they helping with that?
@@barbie6695 renters and not owners unfortunately
Why are they not offering one of the so called affordable units to those of you who are being displaced?
Why didn't they offer them a place there? - that is so wrong!
they probably did but its probably going to be a few yrs till the apartments are built
@@jsa8368 that and probably still expensive! Indiana got hit by outside investors to. We used to be somewhere to go because it was affordable. I came from MN the cost of living there is just to much and the jobs just aren’t paying your stay. Indiana had it all which is why I came. Thinking bout going back to my home state since the rents abiut the same now smh
Still need a place to live during construction
@@jsa8368 They said 6 months for construction.
They did!!
Awww what a mature loving grandson 😢
Born and raised on oahu.
My family and i left 5 years ago to the mainland. It was the best decision of our lives. We make more money, better jobs, life, and own a two story house.
@Libra Moon I was wondering 🤔 that too! California is expensive
Moving to Hawaii from Pennsylvania was one of the best choices I made for my family. In Hawaii, I make more money, have a nicer home, a better job, and the weather is always nice.
@@barbie6695 Penn and Conn have good home prices.
You moved to Vegas I bet
California guy here. It's my dream to live in Hawaii for an extended period of time, like 3 to 9 months. As opposed to 1 or 2 weeks. Why? The sun, sand, food, culture, nature and most importantly, the cheerful friendly people.
They should have to give 124 of those condos to the residents they force out for the same rent they're paying now. IF they're affordable there's no reason not to. If they're not, it's fraud & should be halted.
That's an excellent idea.👍
They would still need a place to live for a few years while it's being built.
Its fraud
Even in China, they give money to those they need to displace.
It's what my apartment's owners did to the previous homeowners.
Honolulu: “We need more affordable housing”
Also Honolulu: “destroy all this affordable housing”
It's all about virtue signaling.
But Kapiolani Village is expensive.
That’s the hypocrite democrat way, exact same thing happens in Cali all the time lol
@@hisokamorow8388 It only counts as "affordable housing" if they do it with your money.
If you build a new home, it;s not affordable because of the permitting fees they charge you so they can build more affordable housing.
@@patmcbride9853 smdh.
Wow the prices for living expenses gotta be terrible in Hawaii if his Grandmother stay goin go to San Diego cause it’s cheaper cause San Diego is one of the most expensive places to live in California wow as really sad 😢
I was thinking the same thing. I live in California and San Diego is very expensive.
Well with ppl like Oprah Winfrey & Mark Zuckerberg buying acres of land with private roads there's not much left for everyone else. Add to this the HUDs Section 8 program that allows ppl with section 8 voucher issued in one state to get section 8 housing in another states like Hawaii. How much Gov. funding is the Kobayashi group getting?
This is criminal!!!!
I know. Two dozen families being removed for 600 families getting affordable housing, yeah, how Criminal. Hawaii needs affordable housing and always complains about it, so there you go.
GoForUBI
Where the drugs made is the from China 🇨🇳 or from America 🇺🇸 your honest answer?
Offering housing and being a developer is criminal? Crazy comment
@@MaureenKo1 then don’t live there! Stop being a victim.
"Affordable" if you're rich.
EBT homs
So why don’t try to become rich. Just takes focus and hard work.
@LifeWarrior64 it’s not a privilege to be born into a wealthy family. Look at Hunter Biden. Or even look at Jackie Chan’s son. Jackie himself grew up real poor and that is what establishes the hunger and drive.
Magic Johnson didn’t grow up rich.
Stop making excuses for your lazy self.
So sick . With this high crisis rent. And they called it affordable with the newest company .
It's being done intentionally.
You will Own Nothing and be Happy -Klaus Schwab W.E.F
Bs they could careless about Hawaii people, it's who can dish out the most money .so greedy these developers.
600 new affordable-housing units? Yeah, so greedy.
That word (affordable) doesn't mean what you think it means. Island locals will be displaced to shelters. Sad.
@@christinaho2808 “affordable housing” at 1800 a month for a studio then? Lmao
It's about time FOR UBI
Try look up how much those "affordable units" cost. Over half a mil for a 1 bedroom.
It’s sad but unless you own your home Fee Simple, then you’re at the mercy of the landlord.
you do realize that the govt can condemn your property under eminent domain - unless you have deep pockets to hire a lawyer, the govt will ALWAYS win.
@@mike60521x you are correct. Not very proud of it but my grandfather was hired for the freeway project on the east side near kahala mall. There were already homes built there but the government needed the land to build the freeway over it so the owners were forced to sell their properties and move out. I think for renters you need to have the mindset that your living conditions are transitory and it’s not uncommon for landlords to sell their property. My former boss lived in his rental house for years and loved it until the landlord decided to sell and he was forced to move out. Home ownership can bring some stability but it does have its drawbacks and there is a lot of variables to consider especially when it comes to responsibility and cost. Owning a house requires way more commitment than what most people realize until they become home owners.
@@mike60521x Not to mention you can also lose your home if you can't afford the rising taxes.
It’s all about money!! If and when they build the new tower is it really going to affordable?
The developer should have factored the current residents new living situation in the same area before announcing their forced move out. Can't just up and out for anyone, how stressful in an economy like this
Follow the money to see how this happened. The squeaky wheel gets the most grease.
San Diego is Cheaper??? How much does this family make that they can afford San Diego?
The greed is disgusting! It's happening all over. The poor better wake up!
It's like that everywhere. Not just Hawaii.
Not Detroit. Houses there for free.
@@Patrick-yh5yd I'm not living in Detroit. And michigan is a very large state, housing issues are in every county.
@Terry Williams You're wrong. I bought a condo for $40000.
In Texas 950 square feet 2 br.one and a 1/2 Bath. The condo I own here in Hawaii cost 400k 2br. 1bath 700 square feet.
@@christopherjohnson3335 what part of Texas?
@@christopherjohnson3335 well I'm glad you can afford 2 homes. Lucky lucky you. I can't afford one
Retirement gives you a rude awakening. Unless your family has $$$$
Born and raised in Palolo and choose to have an actual life in Texas rather than pile up with family or roommates.
It’s happening here in Florida so many people are forced to move because there is nothing affordable
Yeah I've heard ppl say that. Those with acres of land the cost of that land has doubled.
Yeah,even the gators are relocating.
Grandma moving to San Diego may not be a good solution. California is a sanctuary state and it's worse than Hawaii when it comes to housing. Unless Grandma has some connections in San Diego good luck to the family with the displacement.
Moving from Hawaii to California is like moving from Los Angeles to San Diego no difference
Not really, I’ve also recently moved from Hawaii to California and the amount of opportunities for not only housing but job opportunities as well, is much greater than in Hawaiis unfortunately.
I feel so sad for them.
Lived on Oahu for 13 months. HATED everything about that island. Maui mo betta!
"We're from the government, we're here to help."
Stop human trafficking like the immigrants come here AsianTrafficking 🤣
The most dangerous 8 words you'll ever hear.
@@christopherjohnson3335 For those who think they can depend on the government, read the 2023 article "My Dinner with Sydney, or, Roy Batty meets HAL?" which mentions Lampedusa's 1958 novel "The Leopard" whose elderly main character says:
- What would the Senate do with me, an inexperienced legislator who lacks the faculty of self-deception, essential requisite for anyone wanting to guide others …Now you need young men, bright young men, with minds asking ‘how’ rather than ‘why,’ and who are good at masking, at blending, I should say, their personal interests with vague public ideals.
This is horrible I’m so sorry this is happening to the families that have been there for generations
It's criminal! It's horrible and heartbreaking that greed is so rampant. California the same thing.
By updating the building, the landlord can charge more. But it's still "affordable" because it's lower than the median price of a million dollars. What a great investment opportunity disguised as a solution for humanitarian relief
Like in Japan and Los Angeles, Pod rooms with common areas and kitchen may work well for single workers. The pods can house thousands. Honolulu could require developers to include rental concepts of both pod units and micro apts for single workers into the new developments. In the past, the affordable apts do not always go to those in need and then sold in 3 years for profit.
Can those be built here in Hawaii?
Yes let’s force the locals into pods whilst everyone gets a real home…. That totally makes sense
@@MaureenKo1 well said. All facts. I keep saying Hawai’i is done and people look at me like I’m crazy
AFFORDABLE APR. DO NOT ALWAYS GO TO THOSE IN NEED !
@@MaureenKo1 you AMERICANS are weak and just pure garbage. You accept anything if it don’t effect you personally. Yalll are a selfish bunch here in America no wonder your presidents can get away with rape and murder. You co sign the BS. Gotta be a white American. As you are the only Americans with a NO soul
This is why I left Hawai'i...after a decade I realized I was part of a problem that only leaving could remedy. Miss it but can always visit
Saiki should let oha build in kakaako/kewalo. Why only sky condos for the a--holes ??
So when will humans find a better, more respectful way to progress? Smh 🤦🏻♀️
Sorry I have to say this but, I'm from oahu, I "lived in Honolulu" but left because of rising rent.. I gave up trying to go back there for any reason whatsoever. Hawaii in general is just a vacation state. its sad.
They should have been offered one of those affordable homes!
I think so.
This is terrible
Man this kills me. Being from Toronto, this is easily my favourite place, I've been a number of times and the people are amazing there. Sucks knowing they are being pushed out by greed, totally deserve better.
Come back five years (probably less) after the new building opens up, and see how the neighborhood around it has changed. There will be people hanging out and an increase in street crime and drug sales which inevitably come with 'affordable housing', which they used to call low income housing.
A lot of missing information. How long will it take to build the affordable housing and what’s the cost of rent compared to the existing apartments? Is the affordable housing a public or private project? If public, why doesn’t the state provide vouchers to the displaced tenants until the new housing is complete? If private, is this an eminent domain issue or did the owners of the apartments decide to sell? I left Oahu because it was too expensive for my pension. Even when I was earning over $100K a year before retirement, I lived in a very small condo. I loved living in Hawaii, but leaving was the best decision for my family. Now, I own my 3K sqft house with my own yard and private garage paying way less in mortgage living in Florida. The people here are ugly, but that’s a small price to pay for financial freedom.
Gentrification.....
Which means safer neighborhood etc.
Its one of the most coveted piece of land in the world. It was only a matter of time before it was bought by rich people. Bet you won't see many poor folks in Monte Carlo or Dubai either. Pay attention @ the local leaders,they're supposed to protect you're better interest.
They should promise the renters an apartment when the tower is finished.
Hawaii's democrats don't care look at all those expensive condos in the ala Moana area 👎 and all they care about getting a massive pay raise
Sounds like the developer is doing things by the book. The renters even get a couple of months rent free. What more do they expect?
Lies lies and greed this is just straight greed..period I will hope that this young. Man and his grandmother find another place.
Why not factor in the current residents. Very sad
You. Kept. Voting. For. It.
And I’ll keep voting for it
THAT IS UNIVERSITY (& Moilili) AREA, hope it's kept that way. //(BTW CURRENTLY, I dare not walk or bike by myself in that particular street). //Lots of room/space to rent (for those who only work a job), around Downtown Pahoa, Lusitana, Nuuanu, Liliha, Kapalama, even Salt Lake (if we improve the transport system a bit, with shuttle/jitney/van, more direct fast route).
So why did the news focus on him making/mixing a drink ? 😂
Affordable when you're done building that affordable housing apartments they should get to move right back into the affordable house
Affordable housing is like $250 a month that's affordable
UBI is the only way homs
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@@eliciasonogninichungchung1887 😓 That is, "affordables", are still not affordable.
Governor is not doing his job.
Yes they do work just packet the money 💰 🤣
sad... its all about BUILD BUILD BUILD and PUSH AWAY the LOCALS!
There is a critical shortage of affordable housing all across the United States! Adequate Affordable Housing just does not exist for the average American! 😢
I'm not sure why they don't give them the last 6 months free rent so the people can save that money up to go towards wherever the heck they're gonna end up
The owners who sold are sellouts. They could’ve easily negotiated a better deal to look out for their loyal customers. Cowardice snakes! 🐍
Politicians getting rich in the meantime
San Diego?! I'm guessing it's cheaper than Hawaii, but um there are dealing with a severe homeless situation as well.
Sounds like the developer is doing the right thing and for anyone they can't find a place for, they should pay the rent difference to get them into a place.
I still don’t understand why people suffer through high rent/mortgage rates and only move out of the State when they’re on the verge of homelessness. Living in HI isn’t worth being miserable.
I don't understand why people want to work for the lowest pay in Hawaii. They should demand higher pay.
I have never heard anyone say San Diego is cheaper ! Ever! 😂 Hawaii must be very expensive
"Affordable " housing?
What if they give the renters they're displacing a guaranteed affordable apartment. 600/1000 will be income restricted I assume so let them stay. This is so sad, but unfortunately it's been happening for years wayyy before the pandemic.
Am I supposed to feel sorry for them? Us mainlanders have the same issue because of illegals taking up housing and driving up prices.
How much for the New Units ??
EBT will pay for it homs
This happens everywhere. I can't afford to live in my home state.
I moved to Hawaii. I decided that since my life is always broke and overworked, I may as well in Hawaii; and be broke and overworked.
Abolish income tax. Loosen regulations.
The developer is not a charity. The renters get 2 months rent free. It's the government's job to provide renters with more help if needed. Prices will not moderate until more housing is built (or more people move out).
This is really tough for long time residents
Where's Hirono? Not helping anyone but herself.
The city of Honolulu has no choice at this point in time but to contemplate building more and higher apartment towers. Because of the overgrowth in Waikiki, dubbed, the Concrete Jungle, for decades Honolulu political leaders and populace were averse to construction of more high-rise buildings. But time and growing population have caught up. There is no other choice. Honolulu cannot even afford the luxury of small, two-story apartment buildings given the limited amount of rental apartments. It's going to need super high rise apartment buildings like you see in the sci-fi movie, "The Fifth Element" to accommodate thousands of Honolulu residents desperately seeking rental apartments and affordable ones at that.
Pst don't go they must pay u to move
So, who are these being built for?
They should each get a place in the new tower at the same rent.
Thats so sad.
San Diego is not cheap at all. Wrong move 🤦🏻♀️
They should pay for a whole year for all the peoples new place rent atleast. This is wrong!
Excited for the new building! Gotta love gentrification
Get rid of your goverment
Anarchy is that you MEAN BY
Word salad. Everything except affordable units will be reserved for the people they’re forcing out
Man I feel that dude and his grandmother.
That’s a funny word deemed affordable is that really affordable and what type of affordable are you speaking to because in a way, when the rich say fordable, which is a very small percentage of the population that means living on the streets, the beach, the parks, etc. I hope that $113,000 raise the city and county gave them selves works. I hope probably not.
Developers doesn’t give a rats behind abt the current residents
Controlling the land is how you control the people.
Greed never takes time off, it rolls 24/7. I don't think wealthy politicians, and land owners will be happy until we are all homeless or dead.
So pushing 125 families out to make way for yet another high-rise with 2/3 of the new units deemed "affordable" (by whose definition?). I'd be interested in seeing what they define as "affordable". Classic Honolulu.
This is going to prove to be a big mistake. Just ask Chicago.
The renter needs to be subsidized each month, since the rents and the average wage is so unbalanced ! 😢
Okay so, The current tenants Won't Be allowed to live at the same address, and what? No provisions made for Their well being until the project is finished? So, since the current tenants are renting, Are they not being offered a reasonable arrangement to buy. They could continue to provide their current monthly rate of compensation in return for Certain offered provisions during the Demolition and building process. What is this? Create Homelessness in the Name of Affordable Housing? This Stinks of Evil Politics to me!!
600 of them “deemed” affordable. Wth does that mean smh
These developers and leaders don’t care about local families. 1000 units with 600 deemed affordable. BS! How bout you make all 1000 for real affordable and give locals first crack at it. I pretty sure it will be affordable for the rich.
Okay, why don't they qualify for the low-income housing?
No one said low income...affordable housing means mid class
@@NT-ud2rx Oh
Affordable? Buy? It should be affordable rentals!! Why are Hawaii Government allowing license to build for sale, knowing most local people especially families who have lived in the apartments for years can’t afford to buy! WE NEED AFFORDABLE RENTALS.
$1500 is not affordable for a studio. Hawaii wages do not suffice the cost of living here. People are suffering!! Too Many homeless families 😪
Can we make a gofundme for him to live in the new building???
and also all those hawaiians who are on the list for land still not fullfilled. Years and years and years of being on this list in the mean time they are selling the land off.
His excuse why grandmother couldn't stay with him seems lame. He doesn't make that much? Maybe, but I'm sure she would bring assets such as SS and other benefits along. I think family should be the first resort to helping those in need, then friends, then the government.
Why can’t the displaced residents live in the new place?
They are probably "not poor enough".
You know, working and making a living, but can't afford to own property.
Not poor enough to live as well as some of "the poor" after the government hands them food, shelter, and free healthcare.
Step up bro
Do it FASTER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lol. This is a great thing 1000 new affordable housing. These guys probably got a bunch of money and will be helped. He’s making a big deal out of something great for the community.
Affordable housing is like $250 a month