The city has officially confirmed that the makai grass strip will remain intact and the sidewalk will not be converted into a shared path. Thank you for your commitment to preserving this park for our community. We must remain vigilant to ensure these public spaces continue to serve our families.
December 2, 2018
Final supporters
MAYOR, HEAR THE PEOPLE: Keep Ala Moana Beach Park “The People’s Park”!
We,
the undersigned, urge our leaders to change the “Ala Moana Regional
Park and Magic Island Improvements Master Plan” to keep local traditions
and to keep the park safe.
RETAIN THE MAKAI GRASS STRIP FOR THE PEOPLE
Do not eliminate it or make it narrower
We oppose: “Widening the shared-use path along the makai side of Ala
Moana Park Drive” (DEIS Section 2.3, page 2-6). Figure 2-8 (page 2-24)
illustrates the sidewalk is widened by eliminating the makai grass
strip or making it narrower. For generations, the makai grass strip has
been a space where families barbecue, parents watch their keiki play in
the sand, beach park users pitch their tents and umbrellas, and people
relax and watch the sunrise and sunset. Removing this grassy area or
making it narrower will put an end to these local traditions, forever.
KEEP THE MAKAI SIDEWALK SAFE FOR PEDESTRIANS
Do not allow it to be a shared-use path
We oppose: “Widening the shared-use path along the makai side of Ala
Moana Park Drive” (DEIS Section 2.3, page 2-6). Allowing wheeled
vehicles on the makai sidewalk causes unsafe conditions for children
playing on the path as well as for people walking and jogging. It may
also cause collisions especially since those traveling on wheels will
often be looking at the ocean.
KEEP THE MAUKA PARALLEL PARKING
Do not change it to perpendicular stalls
We oppose: “Reconfigure parking on the mauka side of Ala Moana Park
Drive to add more stalls" (DEIS Section 2.3, page 2-6) and “The mauka
stalls are still proposed to be reconfigured to perpendicular stalls,
but will also include parallel stalls where appropriate.” (DEIS Section
2.3.5, page 2-17). Reorienting a majority of the mauka parallel parking
stalls to perpendicular parking raises the following safety concerns:
There is limited sight vision for drivers reversing from perpendicular
stalls into oncoming traffic and park users will be exposed to traffic
as they load and unload their vehicles. Additionally, as noted in the
DEIS, there is sufficient additional parking stalls proposed at the
Magic Island and Keyhole parking lots.
Visit malamamoana.org or on Facebook search for Malama Moana for more information.
Updates
October 26, 2018
The momentum behind this initiative demonstrates a profound commitment to preserving the character of our park. This collective focus ensures that our local traditions remain a priority for the decision makers overseeing the master plan.
Reached 100 supporters
October 26, 2018
80 Comments
The City and State have shown time and again that they can’t maintain their parks to a higher level. The changes are more inline for commercial activities than for people to come down and enjoy a rare easily accessible open space in Honolulu. Something not covered in any of their statements.
Plain common sense needs to prevail here, not an unnecessary change that will decrease green space for locals, but encourage unsafe shared-usage of the makai side of Ala Moana Drive.
Visual is also environmental and current architectural drawings will create mini Southern California at Ala Moana Beach Park. Please do not let it happen! We must preserve this small amount of local flavor remaining in the Kaka‘ako-Ala Moana area for Hawai‘i’s people. Go back to the drawing board and create a vision appealing to us locals.
On behalf of the many handicapped and elderly park users who depend upon access to Ala Moana Park for the maintenance of our health and wellness, I strongly oppose any change to the makai pathway and the mauka parking pattern. Either would jeopardize our safety, cause stress, and increase risks be are not able to overcome.
I have fond memories of this park, both growing up and a young adult. With Oahu so rapidly changing to big money, some things are worth standing up for. Keep Ala Moana a kamaaina Park!
Enough abuse and conflict of interests pushing sherwoods project and cutting trees at Ala moana while lock down and voting own salary pay raise during pandemic while supporting pay cuts to nurses and population.
No to the opportunism and abuse of power of Honolulu’s Mayor in a moment of vulnerability. He should be using this money to help Hawaii to overcome the virus and poverty not to push his own agenda!
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The city has officially confirmed that the makai grass strip will remain intact and the sidewalk will not be converted into a shared path. Thank you for your commitment to preserving this park for our community. We must remain vigilant to ensure these public spaces continue to serve our families.
December 2, 2018
Final supporters
MAYOR, HEAR THE PEOPLE: Keep Ala Moana Beach Park “The People’s Park”!
We,
the undersigned, urge our leaders to change the “Ala Moana Regional
Park and Magic Island Improvements Master Plan” to keep local traditions
and to keep the park safe.
RETAIN THE MAKAI GRASS STRIP FOR THE PEOPLE
Do not eliminate it or make it narrower
We oppose: “Widening the shared-use path along the makai side of Ala
Moana Park Drive” (DEIS Section 2.3, page 2-6). Figure 2-8 (page 2-24)
illustrates the sidewalk is widened by eliminating the makai grass
strip or making it narrower. For generations, the makai grass strip has
been a space where families barbecue, parents watch their keiki play in
the sand, beach park users pitch their tents and umbrellas, and people
relax and watch the sunrise and sunset. Removing this grassy area or
making it narrower will put an end to these local traditions, forever.
KEEP THE MAKAI SIDEWALK SAFE FOR PEDESTRIANS
Do not allow it to be a shared-use path
We oppose: “Widening the shared-use path along the makai side of Ala
Moana Park Drive” (DEIS Section 2.3, page 2-6). Allowing wheeled
vehicles on the makai sidewalk causes unsafe conditions for children
playing on the path as well as for people walking and jogging. It may
also cause collisions especially since those traveling on wheels will
often be looking at the ocean.
KEEP THE MAUKA PARALLEL PARKING
Do not change it to perpendicular stalls
We oppose: “Reconfigure parking on the mauka side of Ala Moana Park
Drive to add more stalls" (DEIS Section 2.3, page 2-6) and “The mauka
stalls are still proposed to be reconfigured to perpendicular stalls,
but will also include parallel stalls where appropriate.” (DEIS Section
2.3.5, page 2-17). Reorienting a majority of the mauka parallel parking
stalls to perpendicular parking raises the following safety concerns:
There is limited sight vision for drivers reversing from perpendicular
stalls into oncoming traffic and park users will be exposed to traffic
as they load and unload their vehicles. Additionally, as noted in the
DEIS, there is sufficient additional parking stalls proposed at the
Magic Island and Keyhole parking lots.
Visit malamamoana.org or on Facebook search for Malama Moana for more information.
Updates
October 26, 2018
The momentum behind this initiative demonstrates a profound commitment to preserving the character of our park. This collective focus ensures that our local traditions remain a priority for the decision makers overseeing the master plan.
Reached 100 supporters
October 26, 2018
80 Comments
Please DO NOT eliminate Makai parking for the sake of our seniors and keiki. It's already dangerous enough crossing the "street" with everyone on their cell phones. DO NOT make this park Waikiki. Fix what is there; be sustainable; set an example for the rest of us.
The City and State have shown time and again that they can’t maintain their parks to a higher level. The changes are more inline for commercial activities than for people to come down and enjoy a rare easily accessible open space in Honolulu. Something not covered in any of their statements.
Plain common sense needs to prevail here, not an unnecessary change that will decrease green space for locals, but encourage unsafe shared-usage of the makai side of Ala Moana Drive.
Visual is also environmental and current architectural drawings will create mini Southern California at Ala Moana Beach Park. Please do not let it happen! We must preserve this small amount of local flavor remaining in the Kaka‘ako-Ala Moana area for Hawai‘i’s people. Go back to the drawing board and create a vision appealing to us locals.
On behalf of the many handicapped and elderly park users who depend upon access to Ala Moana Park for the maintenance of our health and wellness, I strongly oppose any change to the makai pathway and the mauka parking pattern. Either would jeopardize our safety, cause stress, and increase risks be are not able to overcome.
I have fond memories of this park, both growing up and a young adult. With Oahu so rapidly changing to big money, some things are worth standing up for. Keep Ala Moana a kamaaina Park!
Enough abuse and conflict of interests pushing sherwoods project and cutting trees at Ala moana while lock down and voting own salary pay raise during pandemic while supporting pay cuts to nurses and population.
No to the opportunism and abuse of power of Honolulu’s Mayor in a moment of vulnerability. He should be using this money to help Hawaii to overcome the virus and poverty not to push his own agenda!
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Please DO NOT eliminate Makai parking for the sake of our seniors and keiki. It's already dangerous enough crossing the "street" with everyone on their cell phones. DO NOT make this park Waikiki. Fix what is there; be sustainable; set an example for the rest of us.