OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR -- NEWS RELEASE -- GOV. GREEN BUILDS FOUNDATION FOR THOUSANDS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS

Press Release

"We have suffered the effects of the critical ̶ and growing ̶ housing crisis for far too long. We have a teacher shortage because of it. We have a shortage of healthcare workers because of it -- and because of it, more native Hawaiians now live on the continent, than in our islands. Today, we embark upon bold action to streamline processes for creating thousands of affordable housing units, while ensuring respect for iwi kūpuna and our environment."

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"The proclamation enables more efficient collaboration as we break down silos to work hand-in-hand, across agencies, across government jurisdictions, with partners who are ready, willing and able to step up to help generations of the people of Hawai"i continue to live in the islands they love, and that benefits all of us."

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