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  • Why Rent Relief in Hawai‘i Became a National Model

    Noelle Fujii-Oride

    June 13, 2022 |

    Hawaii Business Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Hawaii

    To get COVID-19 relief funds into the hands of landlords and renters, Hawai'i relied on the expertise of people who have experienced housing instability and homelessness to build a streamlined assistance program. Using established nonprofits as intermediaries, the program distributed nearly $59 million to 13,700 households in three months, allocating more funds per capita than any other state.

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  • How to Resolve Community Conflicts

    Noelle Fujii-Oride

    May 03, 2021 |

    Hawaii Business Magazine |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Hawaii

    Community organizing effectively blocked many development projects on O‘ahu that, while involving desirable outcomes like renewable energy, public parks, or affordable housing, failed to consider input from local communities about the potential impact of the developments. Some developers engage local stakeholders early and often in the process, finding that small changes to plans can sometimes avoid conflict altogether. Companies, such as Hawaiian Electric, require community outreach in the first stage of all projects, which has led to the creation of long-term value and positive social impact programs.

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