The County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department announced the release of the recommended General Plan 2045 (September 2023 Draft).
The General Plan (GP) serves as a 25-year blueprint for the long-term growth and sustainable development of Hawaiʻi Island.
In a press release Mayor Roth stated, “Sustainability means responsibly safeguarding our environment, resources, and culture for the prosperity of future generations. The General Plan is our roadmap, guiding us to achieve this vital balance. It ensures that our actions as a community align with our commitment to future generations. We take pride in the work accomplished by our community thus far and eagerly anticipate further collaboration to create a plan as diverse and vibrant as the communities we serve.”
Residents are invited to view the General Plan and provide feedback through Konveio, an interactive online platform which can be accessed at cohplanning.konveio.com through November 20.
The following public informational workshops are also scheduled:
- September 30, 2023, at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center, Building A from 2-4 pm
- October 7, 2023, at Auntie Sally’s Lūʻau Hale from 1:30-3:30 pm