Ground has officially been broken for Kaleimaʻo Village, slated to be a new beacon of affordability in ʻEwa Beach, offering 127 homes dedicated to working families. The City-owned plot at 91-1666 Renton Road is the chosen site for this community-oriented project. Mayor Rick Blangiardi, city officials, and the development team celebrated the occasion on Wednesday, marking progress in a housing market in need of affordable homes.
The $78 million endeavor—encompassing modest one to three-bedroom units—is a result of the collaborative efforts between Komohale West Loch LLC, involving Stanford Carr Development and Standard Communities. This public-private partnership, supported by 137 vehicle stalls, and 64 bicycle stalls, recognizes the housing needs of individuals such as healthcare aides, food service workers, and childcare providers. According to an announcement by the Department of Housing and Land Management, households earning 60% of the area median income (AMI) or less now have an opportunity for a secured, cost-effective living space.
Financing initiatives could be a game-changer for the area. Close to $30.4 million in tax-exempt Private Activity Bonds (PABs) have been woven into the financial fabric supporting Kaleimaʻo Village—resurrected by the City after a lull extending more than twenty years. Moreover, a 75-year ground lease has been settled upon to cement the plans for long-term affordability. "Kaleimaʻo Village specifically targets income ranges that include many of Oʻahu’s essential workforce — food service employees, childcare providers, maintenance staff, healthcare support workers, transportation personnel, and administrative staff — who are vital to our community yet often struggle to find affordable housing," said Mayor Rick Blangiardi, as he expressed the profound partnership's impact at the groundbreaking ceremony, as reported by the Department of Housing and Land Management.
Adding traction to the community's mobility, the residential complex will be a stone's throw from Skyline rail stations at Kualaka‘i and Keone‘ae, which promulgates connectivity with employment centers and vital city infrastructure. The units break down into 28 one-bedroom, 87 two-bedroom, and 12 three-bedroom configurations, conjoined with amenities such as a community center showcasing meeting spaces, laundry facilities, offices, and mailrooms. The project is aimed at wrapping up by late 2026, ensuring West Oʻahu families have a community-centric environment to thrive in for the foreseeable future.
