Just thought about why they are forcing these land owners to sell their land many years before the rail project can even begin to start in the area because the true expense & delays will be to relocate electrical, water, sewage and gas lines all along the rail corridor as this infrastructure was laid down many, many decades ago, with no accurate underground mapping.  HOWEVER no matter if the rail project fails or not, the City will have amassed these prime properties that can then be turned over to connected developers to build major luxury condos or retail spaces.  This Kakaako woodworker will never pay taxes to the City in the amount compared to a 50 story million dollar luxury condos on the same & adjacent properties.   Also HECO will make a killing in the increased electricity use of a mega luxury condos compared to these mom and pop small businesses & make $ from taxpayers to relocate all electrical utilities along the rail line.  Greed & bought politicians pure & simple