The goal is simple: keep opportunity here, close to the ʻohana and community who already call ʻEwa home.

C O M M U N I T Y B E N E F I T

The Prince Kūhiō Gateway delivers real, measurable benefits to both the ʻEwa community and Native Hawaiian beneficiaries statewide.

Jobs & Economic Opportunity

• Over 200 construction jobs
• Approximately 650 permanent jobs
• Local employment that reduces commute times and keeps income in the community

Kūpuna Housing

• 60–80 affordable units designed for Native Hawaiian kūpuna
• Safe, accessible, close to ʻohana
• Reducing isolation and long travel for basic needs

Entrepreneurship & Youth Development

• $100,000 Pahu Manō Fund (kanaka “shark tank” model)
• Subsidized retail spaces for local start-ups
• Paid internships for Native Hawaiian students in engineering, energy, law, finance, and community development

K U P U N A H O U S I N G

Homestead Benefits

• Revenue share for Kaupeʻa, Kānehili, and Kauluokahai Homestead Associations
• Direct support for cultural, community, and educational programs

Culturally Grounded Design

• Hawaiian names, motifs, and moʻolelo embedded throughout
• Architecture and landscape that reflect ʻāina, identity, and heritage

Long-Term Strength for DHHL

• Ground lease rent to DHHL
• Supports infrastructure and homestead housing statewide
• At lease end, full 22.7 acres gifted to DHHL at no cost

Traffic Relief Through Local Access

• Jobs and shopping closer to home
• Reduced commute burden
• Supports the timing and activation of future roadway improvements