Update Process
The process to update the Central Maui Community Plan began in late 2023 and consists of six phases. All up-to-date information related to this comprehensive update process can be viewed below.
Phase I: Research
Resource Papers
These resource papers provide a snapshot of Central Maui’s existing conditions, and highlights future needs, key challenges, and potential strategies and actions that could be pursued in the drafting of the updated Plan.
Additional Resources
Browse through a collection of resource information related to the Central Maui Community Plan.
Existing Plans
- Wailuku-Kahului Community Plan (2002)
- Maui Island Plan (2012)
- Countywide Policy Plan (2010)
Related Plans
- Kanahā Beach Park Master Plan
- Kaʻahumanu Action Plan (Please note that file size is 115MB, so may take a while to load)
- Wells Park Master Plan
- Parking Action Plan – Wailuku Town and Lahaina Town
- Hoaloha Park Adaptation Plan (Fact Sheet)
Related Resources
- I Mua Central Maui Transportation Study
- Population and Economic Projections for the State of Hawaii to 2050
- Maui County Coastal Roads Report [Please note that file size is 100MB, so may take a while to load]
- The Hawai’i Housing Factbook 2024 (UHERO)
- Guide to Community Plan Designations
- Community Engagement Plan
- Climate Change, Climate Variability, & Drought Portfolio as of June 30, 2025
Phase II: Community Engagement (Feb. 1 – Present)
View recaps and results of community engagement activities that took place between February 2026 and May 2026.
Visioning 1: (Feb. 1 – Apr. 1, 2025)
The vision is a vital part of the Central Maui Community Plan. It describes the future we are trying to achieve with the goals, policies, and actions within the community plan. In order to craft this vision, planners went to the community and conducted surveys to gather feedback from the community regarding four questions:
Insights illustrated through infographics based on comments from 409 participants who completed the survey at our community events.
Visioning 2 (May 10 – May 31, 2025 )
The Visioning 2 workshops gave the community members the opportunity to share what topics they prioritize for their vision for their Central Maui.
Community Design (Sept. 5 – Nov. 15, 2025)
The Community Design workshops gave the community members the opportunity to comment on areas in Central Maui they want to change, areas they want to stay the same, and ideas for Central Maui. The input from the Community Design Workshop will inform the land use plan, policies and actions in the draft Central Maui Community Plan update.
Community Engagement Summary
Below is a summary of collective insights gathered from all Community Design workshops and community events attended by Central Maui community members. The feedback reflects input shared directly by residents through both in-person and survey-based engagement activities.
Community Design Workshops (Sept. 11 – Oct. 16, 2025)
The social pinpoint activity and input results can be viewed below.
Community Events Attended
The Maui County Planning Department participated in the following community events to gather informal feedback and increase awareness of the Community Design process:
First Friday
Wailuku & Waikapū Community Design Workshop
Saber Family Fun Night
Kahului Community Design Workshop & student insight
The Maui Fair
Community Design Survey
Senior Fair
Community Design Elements and Insight Survey
Community Design Workshops and Surveys Hosted
In addition to attending community events, the project team hosted targeted Community Design workshops and surveys to gather focused input on areas of change and areas of stability:
Open House Informational Session and Community Design Workshop
Waiheʻe | Kahakuloa | Waiehu | Community Design Workshop
Wailuku & Waikapū Community Design Workshop
Kahului Community Design Survey
For the Growth Scenarios Workshops, planners shared four geographic areas, each with different growth scenarios for discussion. The Wailuku Town Area, Kahului Harbor Area, and Kahului Industrial Area were identified as Areas of Focus, while the Kahului Shopping Area was identified as an Area of Transformation. In addition, portions of Wailuku, Kahului, and Waikapū were identified as Areas of Enhancement, where targeted improvements could strengthen existing neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces.
These scenario types were developed in recognition of community feedback that Central Maui should largely remain an area of stability, with strategic investments and improvements that support existing communities. At the same time, specific locations were identified where more significant change or redevelopment may be needed to better meet the future needs of Central Maui residents. The areas selected for evaluation were based on the existing Central Maui Community Plan map, the Maui Island Plan Directed Growth Plan, information from large landowners and developers, and community feedback gathered through engagement events. These scenarios have the capacity to accommodate projected future housing needs which, according to the Population and Employment Forecast, range from 77 to 1,420 new housing units by 2043.
Protect natural resources and preserve existing character.
Maintain existing character and improve infrastructure and facilities.
Enhance character through targeted policies and improvements.
Advance substantial changes.
