Hunt for Open Space

Check out this new article on the challenge of ensuring sufficient open space in the new Kaka'ako:

"Open Space in Kaka'ako" by Denby Fawcett in Civil Beat

Who knew that one day we would have to make clear that open space means: open to the public, outside, and on the ground. 

"Open space" that is only accessible to building tenants is the vertical version of a private park.  While this might be all fine and good for tenants of the building, it does not ensure a good urban design and sane quality of life for residents. And, it definitely should not count towards the trade-off when government allows developers to build outside basic building standards -- like set-backs.  

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