While we envision a resort that will openly welcome the community, there are some other tangible community benefits to come from the thoughtful evolution of Turtle Bay Resort. Many of these were secured by the community members who negotiated the 1986 Unilateral Agreement.
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We intend to deliver above and beyond what the Unilateral Agreement sets out. The supplemental environmental impact study (SEIS) will study five separate development scenarios – one of which is our “Preferred Plan”. The following table shows how the Preferred Plan provides further benefits.
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We have consistently emphasized that Turtle Bay Resort will not be a gated community. To demonstrate our commitment to that vision, we have opened the gates and freely welcome guests and residents to enter. Further, we are planning five new parks – four on the shoreline, and one more than is required – with improved access for our kama‘āina, especially our local fishermen who have fished these shorelines for generations. Importantly, the improvements we will be making will create a wide variety of jobs. In addition to construction and ongoing resort management, operations and maintenance jobs, there will also be opportunities for local businesses providing additional services and support for the resort, its homeowners and guests.
We also plan to have more community-based events involving sports and recreation, culture, entertainment and the arts. Part of our long-term plan even includes enhancing our current agricultural lands to supply not only our own resort and the local community, but also to provide the opportunity for local families to grow for themselves in community gardens. More recently we have initiated activities and events for the guests and residents to enjoy, for example, hula lessons, surf board building, etc. We want the resort to be part of the community, and the community to be part of the resort. We will continue to work to be more inclusive and as an active member of the community.