County of Hawaiʻi to Share Final Kona Open Space Network Conceptual Plan
County of Hawaiʻi to Share Final Kona Open Space Network Conceptual Plan
The County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department invites the community to a celebration event presenting the final Kona Open Space Network (KOSN) Conceptual Plan on Thursday, December 4, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at the Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport), 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona.
Initiated by the Kona Community Development Plan, the KOSN Conceptual Plan seeks to connect and preserve public open spaces by linking corridors such as trails, bike paths, shorelines, and roadways that support multimodal access. The final plan provides recommendations for implementation, including partnership development, management strategies, and funding opportunities
The event will begin with a presentation by the Planning Department, consultants, and members of the KOSN Subcommittee, highlighting the final conceptual plan and projects identified for programming and implementation to strengthen the network’s hubs and links. After the presentation, attendees are invited to view maps, ask questions, and talk story with the project team.
The celebration will also feature food and drinks and participation from community partners including the Pālamanui Dry Forest team, the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience (OSCER), and the Kona Outdoor Circle. OSCER will be hosting a native plant adoption, providing attendees with an opportunity to take home plants and learn about native species.
“By establishing an open space network, we can enhance recreational opportunities for our residents while protecting natural and historical resources,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda. “I’d like to thank the Kona Community Development Plan’s Action Committee and the Kona Open Space Network Subcommittee for their leadership in moving this community-initiated effort forward.”
Please see the KOSN StoryMap for additional details and background information. The StoryMap reflects the current baseline, and updates from the last engagement will be presented at the event and posted online soon.
For more information, please email kosn@hawaiicounty.gov.
