Alana Ola Pono Kauhale

Across from ʻAʻala Park, next to Iwilei Senior Residence, sits a 45,000 square foot site now home to Alana Ola Pono Kauhale, a community of 43 tiny homes, including 5 that are ADA accessible. Built to serve individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Downtown Honolulu, this pet-friendly kauhale features showers, restrooms, kitchens, and a range of supportive services including case management, security, healthcare, and more. The main entrance is on Iwilei Road, with a secondary entrance on North King Street.

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91-1070 Yorktown St, Kapolei, HI 96707
Role
HomeAid Hawai‘i is the lead developer working on site planning, infrastructure, and construction.
Amenities
Showers, restrooms, laundry, community buildings with kitchens for food distribution, and a community garden.
Services
Case management, intake management, community services, and healthcare.
  • Status Completed 2024
  • Units 43
  • Size 45,157 sqft.
  • Service Provider IHS Hawai‘i

Alana Ola Pono Kauhale, named by the esteemed Auntie Pualani Kanahele, means "Awakening to a Good Life." It embodies the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live with dignity, purpose, and connection.