Study Architecture 
ProPEL 
Author(s): Yasushi Ishida & Akhil Singh
The 2023 Lahaina fire caused unprecedented devastation, displacing thousands and creating an urgent need for temporary housing solutions. As of May 2024, most fire survivors are in temporary housing arrangements, renting units from hotels or existing housing stock on and off Maui, with subsidies from organizations like FEMA and the State of Hawaii. In January 2024, government and non-profit organizations launched the ‘Maui Interim Housing Plan,’ committing $500 million to secure 3,000 housing units with 18-month commitments. This effort involves multiple organizations, including the State of Hawai‘i, County of Maui, Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF), Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the American Red Cross (ARC). There are already several new construction projects at different development phases, funded by these organizations. Our research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these ongoing housing projects designed to transition survivors from temporary immediate housing to interim and long-term housing. By compiling a detailed list and a map of these projects, including information on project location, scope, development status, funding sources, construction systems, manufacturers, contractors, architects, budgets, and intended project lifespan, it aims to clearly illustrate the distribution and progress of all the housing efforts. Data collection relied on existing public data, reports, and documentation, supplemented by site visits and informal conversations. The value of our research lies in providing a clear picture of the current housing recovery efforts and offering insights into the future challenges and opportunities in Lahaina’s recovery.
https://doi.org/10.35483/ACSA.AM.113.86
Volume Editors
Sara Jensen Carr & Rubén García Rubio
ISBN
978-1-944214-48-7
