The Effect of COVID Regulations on the Bus and on Mom-and-Pop Places in Honolulu

Since 1974, I have been happily riding the bus, but, unfortunately, in 2021, to take the bus borders on the onerous, and to frequent a mom-and-pop establishment is just as onerous: let me tell you why. While on the air-conditioned buses in Honolulu, I get cold, so I bring extra clothes to stay warm: I …

The Eleven Courses at My Father’s Eightieth Birthday Celebration

Photos by W.L. The first course (not shown) was a cold meat platter with jellyfish salad. 涼拌海蜇 ~~~

Proposal Around Fort DeRussy Beach Park

Below is a proposal for a riverwalk and gazebo area for the Fort DeRussy Beach Park. Because of the presence of an existing vast expanse of grassy area, as well as it is left empty most of the time, this proposal creates more variety of recreational uses out of the existing underused space. The middle …

My Plan for the Ala Wai: Cultural, Environmental and Legal Aspects

Originally published July 12, 2016 This blog covers the environmental and cultural aspects of the 2016 Hybrid Re-Design proposal. Along the Ala Wai Canal, there would be lo'i kalo or taro patches and fishponds via an extensive aquaponics system. Also, culturally, there would be significant trees, plants and an arboretum. New structures include lava rock …

One of the Few Places on Oahu Where an “Ahupua’a” is Explained On-Site

First Published September 5, 2017Updated April 2, 2020by Emy Louie The Sacred Areas at the "Turtle Bay Resort" Above. Alongside Kaihalulu Beach, a stone altar, in the foreground, serves both an altar and a marker. The grounds of the “Turtle Bay Resort” provided many natural places, such as nature preserves, for recreation. Furthermore, the resort …

The Unsuccessful Attempt to Lure Caucasians to Hawaii and the Lessons Learned

April 9, 2020 In this blog, you will see there were racial differences in how people of different races reacted to working on the sugar plantations of Hawaii. And instead of turning a blind eye into the racial disparities and making, especially Caucasians and Asians suffer, there are specific things you can do to make …

In Honolulu: the Dreaded Bathroom Situation

First Published August 31, 2015Updated May 15, 2020 "feeding the homeless is much easier than providing them with sanitary conditions and services" All around the world, whether in a developed or developing country, one knows that public restrooms, due to its tendency towards lack of maintenance, should be used only as a last resort. "Only …

FAQ on the “Ho’okuleana Design” ©2016, 2017

As the Ala Wai problem becomes worse over time, we increasingly are forced to connect issues such as invasive species, flooding, and rising seas, together. Then we develop an interconnected solution. All other solutions do not take into reality the existing development, the reality that Albizia trees do not absorb much water, and the reality that …

New Farmers Market Near the Hawaiʻi Convention Center and Ala Wai Boat Harbor

Below is a diagrammatic map, architectural sketches, and artistic rendering that show the location and design of a farmer’s market which is located close to the Ala Wai Boat Harbor.   Above. Diagrammatic map that shows location (in red) of pavilions at new farmers market       Above. Architectural sketches of pavilions at new …

New Nature Center and Bus Stop at McCully Street/Ala Wai Canal

Most of the problems in life are because of two reasons: we act without thinking or we keep thinking without acting. Unknown Map Above is a map that shows the location of the park entrance, which consists of a nature center, heritage center, and gift shop. Also shown are fishponds and taro patches accessible by …

Aquaponics, and More Along the Ala Wai

To orient you on the Ho’okuleana Design ©2016, 2017 design, here is a snippet of some of its features: extensive aquaponics system which involves fish and taro heritage residences and “Hale Pilis” canoe docks farmers market Finally, there is a diagrammatic map that shows other main design features in Waikiki. Heritage Residences, “Hale Pili,” Canoe Dock, …

Proposed Aquaponics Along the Ala Wai, “Ho’okuleana Design” ©2016, 2017

If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you. Unknown Proposed is an aquaponics system for the Ala Wai Canal. The following diagrammatic map, architectural sketches, and artistic rendering show its physical features and some of its locations. Above. Map that shows location of the following: aquaponics which involve fish and taro; heritage centers and …

Proposal Around Existing Waikiki Shell

Above. Diagrammatic map that shows the location of the following: aquaponics which involves fish and taro; existing Waikiki Shell; proposed spillway system and drone parkThe drone park is part of a spillway system--both a man-made and vegetation solution--to take in floodwaters that come from the Ala Wai Watershed. From a physical design standpoint, the spillway …

Proposed “Honolulu Adventure Park”

I have never taken the high road. But I tell other people to ‘cause then there’s more room for me on the low road. Parks and Recreation, television sitcom series Above. Diagrammatic map, which shows the location of heritage centers and residences; aquaponics which involve fish and taro; proposed Honolulu Adventure Park, which includes a BMX …

Proposed Ala Wai “Heiau” and Lock and Dam

When it comes to making a big change in your life you have to want it more than you fear it. Unknown Above. A map which shows the location of the aquaponics which involve fish and taro; heritage centers and residences, shown in orange; lock and dam near the Manoa-Palolo Drainage Canal; and a “heiau” …

Aquaponics Which Involve Fish and Taro: Exhibit at the “Hyatt Regency”

Aquaponics Which Involve Fish and Taro: Exhibit at the "Hyatt Regency" If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you. Unknown https://youtu.be/71ON-sE8v8c Apologies, these photos, and videos are of amateur quality; however, on July 24, 2017, the aquaponics display at the "Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa" was captured on camera.Regardless, hopefully you will …

Fish Who Swim Upstream in Hawaii

August 25, 2017 Updated May 8, 2020 One reason people resist change is because they focus on what they have to give up, instead of what they have to gain. Rick Godwin https://youtu.be/arupbM7tQUY There is a high chance the fish shown in above video shot at the Nu’uanu Stream, are about two dozen rock climbing …