Hawaii HB738 aims to expedite housing development in transit-oriented areas while preserving cultural resources.

Hawaii HB738 seeks to balance the need for increased housing with the preservation of cultural resources. The bill requires counties to work with the department to identify parcels near mass transit stations for transit-oriented development, exempt from further review unless significant changes occur. It mandates lead agencies to assess the potential effects of projects on historic properties, aviation artifacts, and burial sites before commencement. The department must review and classify parcels within six months, and projects must not proceed without written concurrence.

Hawaii HB738 aims to expedite housing development in transit-oriented areas while preserving cultural resources.

Hawaii HB738 seeks to balance the need for increased housing with the preservation of cultural resources. The bill requires counties to work with the department to identify parcels near mass transit stations for transit-oriented development, exempt from further review unless significant changes occur. It mandates lead agencies to assess the potential effects of projects on historic properties, aviation artifacts, and burial sites before commencement. The department must review and classify parcels within six months, and projects must not proceed without written concurrence.