It's harder to get to work, and the time spent stuck in traffic is time not spent with our families. Summary A plan to spend more on the environment in fiscal year 1998-99. Improved economy and budgetary surpluses allow further investments in the preservation of open space. Last year's most important life quality issue was the need for comprehensive land-use management and growth strategy. Currently, a comprehensive plan for sustainable growth management guides development in each county.
State helps direct state, county and local investments into areas designated for growth.
Promise to do even more during 1998. A sustainability plan guides long-term management of key resources such as drinking water, open space, coral, fisheries, forests and beaches. Cooperation with investors to incorporate high-tech infrastructure in new business construction with the idea of giving Kakaako Makai a character similar to the Microsoft campus in Seattle. A proposal to streamline waterfront, harbor and shore management by merging four state agencies into a new Hawaii Maritime Authority for planning and financing projects with long-term benefits. Summary Proliferation of local ordinances is detrimental to affordable housing.