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"At The Crossroads - A Visit With Choon James"
O`ahuʻs North Shore is one of the most beautiful areas in all Hawai`i, yet few other places have been more in jeopardy of commercial development. And thatʻs where we met Choon James who works tirelessly to, as she says, "keep the country, country." Choon should know - she grew up in the concrete jungle called Singapore, but even more amazing today sheʻs a real estate agent in Hawai`i. Filmed on location at beautiful Kahana Bay, youʻll see why this one-woman dynamo is so devoted to preserving the North Shoreʻs scenic beauty- Watch It Here MONDAY, July25thAt 6:30 PM –Maui – Akaku, Channel 53 MONDAY, July25th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 29th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island –Na Leo, Channel 53 TUESDAY, July 26thAt 7:30 PM,THURSDAY, July 28th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, July 30th At 5:30 PM –Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
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"At The Crossroads - A Visit With Choon James"
O`ahuʻs North Shore is one of the most beautiful areas in all Hawai`i, yet few other places have been more in jeopardy of commercial development. And thatʻs where we met Choon James who works tirelessly to, as she says, "keep the country, country." Choon should know - she grew up in the concrete jungle called Singapore, but even more amazing today sheʻs a real estate agent in Hawai`i. Filmed on location at beautiful Kahana Bay, youʻll see why this one-woman dynamo is so devoted to preserving the North Shoreʻs scenic beauty- Watch It Here MONDAY, July 18thAt 6:30 PM –Maui – Akaku, Channel 53 MONDAY, July18th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 22nd At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island –Na Leo, Channel 53 TUESDAY, July 19thAt 7:30 PM,THURSDAY, July 21st At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, July 23rd At 5:30 PM –Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52 FRIDAY, July 22nd At 5:30 PM –O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same. Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in over 90 cities across the US and throughout the world. Check your local listings. For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV, a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network. Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
Paradise dwellers are unhappy with the acceleration of big-scale developments in Oahu. Whether it is in downtown Honolulu like Waikiki or Kaka'ako or in the rural Ko'olau Loa/north shore, groups and alliances are sprouting marches and rallies.
Downtown Honolulu is designated as urban in the Oahu General Plan. However, townies are not about to see every inch of green paved over or what limited ocean or mountain views disappear entirely.
The City and County of Honolulu has Land Use Ordinances that spell out height limits to these high rise buildings. Residents are angry with the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) providing exceptions to developers rather than adhering to the common rule.
They contend there is no "planning", just "permitting and permitting." Some complain it takes a much longer time to get a permit for a bathroom renovation than the developers seeking permits to build their hotels.
There are also accusations of undue influence through campaign donations of which Mayor Kirk Caldwell denies.
Taller is the name of the game. Older low rises like the YMCA have gained approval to build high rises.
There is pent-up angst against developers, legislators and bureaucrats approving the "great walls" that block views and sunshine as well as creating negative traffic, population and infrastructural impacts.
Will the 'crane' soon become the official State Bird in Hawaii?
Could Hawaii's history and sense of place become mere name plates? Politically-correct soundbites encourage urban growth along the 21-sq. mile Honolulu Rail corridor in order to "contain urban growth" to "keep the country country."
Unfortunately, the urban area of Honolulu is not the only battleground. Residents are up in arms to remind the Department of Planning and Permitting, Mayor Kirk Caldwell and the County Council of Honolulu to "Keep the Country Country."
The Ko'olau Loa/north shore region is also the golden goose of Hawaii's tourism industry. It's the lure and charm of Hawaii's sense of place. The overwhelming sentiment is to preserve rural Ko'olau Loa/North Shore and Waianae of Oahu and not eventually turn the entire Oahu into San Francisco or Hong Kong.
Sunday, January 08, 2012
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"At The Crossroads - A Visit With Choon James"
O`ahuʻs North Shore is one of the most beautiful areas in all Hawai`i, yet few other places have been more in jeopardy of commercial development. And thatʻs where we met Choon James who works tirelessly to, as she says, "keep the country, country." Choon should know - she grew up in the concrete jungle called Singapore, but even more amazing today sheʻs a real estate agent in Hawai`i. Filmed on location at beautiful Kahana Bay, youʻll see why this one-woman dynamo is so devoted to preserving the North Shoreʻs scenic beauty - Watch It Here MONDAY, January 9th 5:30 PM–O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53 MONDAY, January 9th At 6:30 PM –Maui – Akaku, Channel 53 MONDAY, January 9th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, January 13th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island –Na Leo, Channel 53 TUESDAY, January 10th At 7:30 PM,THURSDAY, January 12th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, January 14th At 8:00 PM- Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more. Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in Cape Town, South Africa, Sweden and 50 cities across the US. Check your local listings.
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"At The Crossroads - A Visit With Choon James"
O`ahuʻs North Shore is one of the most beautiful areas in all Hawai`i, yet few other places have been more in jeopardy of commercial development. And thatʻs where we met Choon James who works tirelessly to, as she says, "keep the country, country." Choon should know - she grew up in the concrete jungle called Singapore, but even more amazing today sheʻs a real estate agent in Hawai`i. Filmed on location at beautiful Kahana Bay, youʻll see why this one-woman dynamo is so devoted to preserving the North Shoreʻs scenic beauty - Watch It Here MONDAY, January 2nd 5:30 PM& SATURDAY, January 7th At 8:00 PM–O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53 MONDAY, January 2nd At 6:30 PM –Maui – Akaku, Channel 53 MONDAY, January 2nd At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, January 6th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island –Na Leo, Channel 53 TUESDAY, January 3rd At 7:30 PM,THURSDAY, January 5th At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, January 7th At 8:00 PM- Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more. Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in Cape Town, South Africa, Sweden and 50 cities across the US. Check your local listings.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
