Kahuina

What to Expect at Kahuina

Kahuina is part of Increment II of the Our Kakaako master-planned community and is currently accepting reservations for market-price units. The project is being developed by Stanford Carr Development, with Alakea Design Group as the Design Architect and Benjamin Woo Architects as the Architect of Record. Situated on a 159,493 square foot lot (3.66 acres), Kahuina will contribute to Honolulu’s growing inventory of mixed-use, high-rise housing in the urban core of Kakaako.

Lamaku at Kahuina - Tower A

• A 400 ft tower with 43 stories, including 120 HHFDC for-sale residences and 120 workforce housing units
• 329 market-rate units, averaging 11 units per floor
• Most residences include private lanais and floor-to-ceiling energy-efficient windows
• Kitchens feature Fisher & Paykel cabinet-front refrigerators, 2-drawer dishwashers, and quartz countertops with mosaic tile backsplash
• Bathrooms include Hansgrohe fixtures and Toto toilets with matching quartz countertops
• Estimated monthly maintenance fee of $1.01 per square foot, with access to an elevated second-floor amenity deck and exclusive resident club room

Mamalu at Kahuina - Tower B

• A 32-story (301 ft) tower with 276 HHFDC for-sale residences and 12 two-story townhouse loft condominiums
• Maintenance fees are estimated at $0.91 per square foot
• Peninsula-style kitchens with quartz countertops, Wilsonart Zanzibar cabinets, and standard GE appliances including stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, range, and microwave/hood combo
• GE combo washer and dryer, with Acacia vinyl plank flooring throughout
• Bathrooms include quartz countertops, Peerless fixtures, and contemporary finishes
• PTAC air conditioning system for efficient cooling

Both towers will have access to a 9-story parking structure with 1,294 parking stalls for both residential and commercial, including 8 electric vehicle charging stations. The parking structure will be wrapped with residential affordable rentals and large artistic murals. A beautifully landscaped community plaza, Ku‘aimeki Market, will anchor the corner of Auahi Street and Cooke Street.

The ground floor will include 35,000 sqft of commercial space plus a 15,000 sqft. landscaped plaza on corner of Auahi and Cooke St. The plaza will be called Ku‘aimeki Market. It has been confirmed that Kahuina will be a pet-friendly development with a weight limit of 45 lbs.

Kahuina's sales is underway and HHFDC units will launch in September 2025. While pricing has not been revealed at this time, 60% of the units will be reserved as affordable housing units. To qualify for the 201H program offered by HHFDC, applicants must meet particular income requirements and must not be majority owners in a principal residence (either inside or outside of Hawaii). Additionally, applicants must be residents of Hawaii, US citizens, and at least 18 years of age. There will also be requirements to physically live in the unit purchased through the program for a particular amount of time. Here’s what to expect from the Kahuina application process if you qualify.

1. Watch the Educational Webinar
2. Download an application. Register here.
3. Gather your financial documents.
4. Meet with a project-approved lender to obtain a pre-qualification letter. Learn more.
5. Upload your completed application to a personalized client portal. Watch the application tutorial.
6. Be on the lookout for your HHFDC approval.
7. Select your unit.
8. Sign a contract for your new home.

What about pricing?

Preliminary pricing at Kahuina is expected to start in the $700,000s for one-bedrooms, $900,000s for two-bedrooms, and $1.3 million for three-bedrooms in the market-rate Lamaku tower. Affordable units in Mamalu are anticipated to start in the $600,000s for one-bedrooms, $700,000s for two-bedrooms, and $800,000s for three-bedrooms. Exact pricing and availability will be released closer to selection.

Amenities

Kahuina's Mamalu Tower (Tower B) will have a recreation deck on floor 10 and include the following amenities:

• Pool & spa with multi-function deck
• Club room (Lamaku residents only)
• Children’s play area
• BBQ areas & community kitchen
• 24-hour security
• Outdoor showers, fitness center, and recreation room
• Bicycle storage & landscaped open spaces

Since Kahuina Kakaako is still in the planning phase, some components of the development are not yet set in stone.

What is Our Kakaako?

Our Kakaako is a master-planned community in Honolulu that spans 29 acres across nine city blocks. Developed in phases by the Hawaii Community Development Authority, the neighborhood blends housing, retail, and open space to create a walkable, bikeable urban environment.

Increment I delivered over 1,300 homes and introduced SALT at Our Kakaako, a hub for local dining, shopping, and art. Increment II, where Kahuina will be located, will build on this vision with new mixed-income housing, public plazas, and modern amenities for residents.

Just a mile from Ala Moana Beach and steps from Mother Waldron Park, Kahuina offers a lifestyle of connection, convenience, and community.

Kahuina’s location offers access to the best of Honolulu city living with the comfort of a close-knit community. Just a mile from Ala Moana Beach and steps from Mother Waldron Park, residents will also enjoy proximity to the planned Makai Gateway Park and a wide range of local shops, eateries, and gathering spaces.

With a blend of green space, local flavor, and housing options for a range of income levels, Our Kakaako continues to grow as one of Honolulu’s most desirable communities for homebuyers.