Kahuina Is Coming to Our Kakaʻako — And It’s Built With Kama'aina in Mind

In KAKA'AKO
Jul 10
2 min read

A new chapter is unfolding in Our Kakaʻako.

Set to rise next to the beloved Mother Waldron Park, Kahuina will bring over 700 new homes to the neighborhood — a mix of affordable and market-rate residences designed to support local homeownership while honoring the area’s cultural and creative roots.

Developed by Stanford Carr Development, Kahuina (which means “the crossroads” in Hawaiian) is more than just a name. It represents the convergence of past and future, live and work, people and place.

🌿 What to Expect from Kahuina

737 Residences in total
396 Affordable Units (under HHFDC)
329 Market-Rate Units
12 Live/Work Lofts for small business owners, makers, and creatives
Located along Auahi and Cooke Streets, next to Mother Waldron Park
Ground-level retail, walkable streets, and community-centered open spaces

Kahuina is uniquely positioned to serve local families, first-time buyers, young professionals, and small business owners who want to live and thrive in one of Honolulu’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

🏡 Affordable Housing in Kakaʻako

A large portion of Kahuina’s homes will be reserved as affordable housing, offered through the state’s HHFDC program. These homes are designed specifically for local, income-qualified buyers who plan to make this their primary residence.

To qualify, buyers must meet several requirements — including Hawai‘i residency, income limits, and no recent primary home ownership.

💡 Not sure if you qualify? Join our Interest List, we'll break it down for you!

🌇 Live Where You Work — Literally

What makes Kahuina stand out is its rare collection of live/work lofts — commercial spaces with attached residences. Ideal for entrepreneurs, creatives, and small shop owners, these spaces allow you to run a business downstairs and live upstairs — all in one of the most walkable corners of Kakaʻako.

It’s a bold (and overdue) step toward a more vibrant, connected community.

🎯 Why Kahuina Matters

Kakaʻako has long been a hub for innovation and reinvention — but for many local residents, the dream of owning a home here has felt out of reach. Kahuina offers a path forward.

It’s not about luxury — it’s about legacy.It’s not just a development — it’s a doorway.

And the doors are about to open.