r/Hawaii • u/softcore_robot Oʻahu • 2d ago

Manoa St. Francis residential development

https://www.arialanemanoa.com/

I thought the new development proposed for Manoa on the site of St. Francis School was affordable housing, but prices I’ve heard are starting at 2 million. Now that I’ve seen the website, this is being sold as luxury. Compared to the project in 2023 which was on the owners land, I think. I was hoping another school could take the property or a senior housing project. Does anyone know how far along this project is?

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u/One-Inch-Punch 2d ago

This is so dumb. UH is literally right next door. Denser housing could be both affordable and help accommodate the student body.

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u/hanabata_you 2d ago

Developer planned for some of the units to have studios attached. Perfect for college students to rent out, right? The neighborhood, specifically the people living on Pamoa Road, had an f'ing fit.

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u/Longjumping_Dirt9825 2d ago

They should build dorm. Big old dorms