Christopher Breen, REALTOR

What 1588 Ala Moana's height and density exceptions could be worth-and how approval may reprice development rights and nearby condos.

The Pālolo Neighborhood Board addressed public safety, water and climate resilience, coqui frog control, community maintenance, and vacancies, ultimately retaining 13 at-large seats and appointing Elizabeth Weitz to the board.

The August 14 ʻEwa Neighborhood Board meeting addressed public safety, school traffic and capacity, sewer planning, environmental and military concerns, community development, infrastructure projects, emergency preparedness, and upcoming events and services.

The August 14, 2026 Neighborhood Board 18 meeting addressed recurring noise and safety concerns, community events, infrastructure and jurisdiction issues, emergency preparedness, environmental and water programs, transportation projects, Aloha Stadium redevelopment, military updates, and board attendance challenges.

The August 14, 2026, neighborhood board meeting addressed public-safety and encampment concerns, vacant-seat and tax-resolution votes, storm preparedness, infrastructure and park projects, transportation and development issues, and updates from city, state, federal, and Red Hill officials.

The August 14 Koʻolauloa Neighborhood Board meeting focused on emergency preparedness, storm and coastal resilience, transportation and secondary-road needs, infrastructure and public safety, development and environmental concerns, wastewater financing, community services, and youth engagement.

The board addressed storm preparedness, infrastructure and housing concerns, appointed Chris Wong to an at-large vacancy, approved an October stream cleanup, adopted meeting minutes, and received updates on water, public housing, eviction mediation, community events, and upcoming bridge construction.

The August 13, 2026 Kahaluu Neighborhood Board meeting addressed landfill opposition, infrastructure and flooding concerns, park and land stewardship, public safety, environmental initiatives, community services, and agency updates, while adopting resolutions supporting KEY Project, canoe-club storage, animal-nuisance enforcement, and opposition to a Kapaʻa Quarry landfill.

The Waikiki Neighborhood Board addressed rising crime and persistent community concerns—including motorcycle noise, trash-collection disruptions, homelessness, infrastructure and restroom repairs, development, parking, and emergency preparedness—while reviewing legislation, events, appointments, and city service updates.

The Waimānalo Neighborhood Board meeting addressed ocean safety, infrastructure and flooding, community programs, environmental concerns, and extensive opposition to the proposed homeless-village expansion, while approving library solar-project comments and pursuing agency follow-up and a governor-led town hall.

The August 11, 2026 Liliha-Alewa Neighborhood Board meeting covered public safety, infrastructure, accessibility, transportation, housing, community projects, and upcoming events, elected Loy Kuo as treasurer, and adjourned at approximately 8:16 p.m.

At its August 7, 2026 meeting, the Kailua Neighborhood Board addressed community safety, wildfire preparedness, infrastructure, environmental and conservation issues, landfill opposition, liquor licensing, transportation, and public services, while appointing Annie Bird, approving resilience and environmental measures, and scheduling follow-up discussions.

The August 2026 Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board meeting addressed public safety, drug activity, homelessness and sanitation, parking and traffic enforcement, HPD’s drone pilot, community events, transit-oriented development, and city services, while supporting several initiatives and deferring resolutions on syringe-exchange relocation, television access, and Hotel Street bus-only markings.

The August 6 Kuliouou-Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board meeting covered public safety, water resources, climate resilience, community events, city legislation, housing, infrastructure, and a proposed upper-watershed ungulate fence, with follow-up actions planned for the September 2 meeting.

The Mānoa Neighborhood Board handled public-safety and organizational matters before focusing on concerns over Mānoa Stream clearing, approving a 48-hour pause for species relocation and pursuing an urgent special meeting for agency and community input.

The August 6, 2026 Waianae Coast Neighborhood Board meeting addressed extensive public-safety, environmental, infrastructure, homelessness, animal-control, school-security, development, water, transportation, and Native Hawaiian community concerns, with several follow-ups assigned to agencies and elected officials before adjournment at 9:30 p.m.

The July 31 Ala Moana-Kakaako Neighborhood Board meeting covered public safety, HPD’s new drone pilot, traffic and fire updates, community housing and infrastructure concerns, board appointments, and a candidate forum on housing, affordability, government integrity, and quality of life.

The Pearl City Neighborhood Board addressed public safety, school traffic, crime, emergency preparedness, wildfire mitigation, military-community relations, and infrastructure priorities, recognized Sergeant Jonathan Frye, elected its officers, and approved support for the annual Christmas parade.

The July 30 North Shore Neighborhood Board meeting covered public-safety reports, wildfire and ocean hazards, traffic and infrastructure concerns, land-use enforcement, support for a long-term polo pasture lease, the Shark’s Cove first-responder hub, environmental and resilience initiatives, and numerous community service updates.

The July 30 Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board meeting covered public safety, infrastructure, schools, conservation, sanitation, transportation, and community issues, while approving support for commercial aquarium-fish collection bans and reelecting its officers.

The meeting addressed extensive public-safety, homelessness, traffic, Kuile Place development, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, city services, and community concerns, while electing board officers and adopting reduced hours for Kalo/Kālua Mini Park.

The July 24, 2026 Waipahu Neighborhood Board meeting elected officers, reaffirmed its schedule and procedures, addressed traffic-safety and development concerns, received community updates, and hosted a wide-ranging forum featuring candidates’ positions on housing, affordability, infrastructure, education, public safety, and taxes.

The July 23, 2026 Neighborhood Board meeting covered public-safety updates, board reorganization, infrastructure and emergency-preparedness concerns, community services, and extensive debate over JERA’s proposed LNG and power facility, with existing opposition reaffirmed and follow-up actions assigned.

The Mililani-Waipiʻo Neighborhood Board convened its first 2026–2027 meeting, elected officers, addressed public safety and infrastructure concerns, honored Senator Michelle Kidani and her staff, reviewed the Kumelevai Hale educator housing project, and approved its schedule, committees, and public-comment rules.

The July 22, 2026 Nuuanu-Punchbowl Neighborhood Board meeting lacked quorum, so members discussed public-safety, infrastructure, environmental, transportation, housing, and community concerns but could not vote, approve minutes, or elect officers, with follow-ups scheduled for the August 18 meeting.