Kamakoa at Waikoloa is a landmark community and housing development which will serve the growing workforce of Hawaii’s Big Island. Located on the Kona side of the Island, the 275 acre community creatively implements a planned development modeled after neo-traditional town concepts. Elements, such as neighborhood pocket parks, tree-lined sidewalks, natural multi-use trails, textured motor courts, courtyards, garden nodes and landscaped destination points, are designed to support a walkable environment for residents and guests. From this planning foundation, a distinctive new neighborhood identity will be established and maintained.
The architectural character of the homes and community buildings will maintain the Hawaiian vernacular, including spacious lanais for indoor/outdoor living, climatically appropriate materials and natural ventilation. Both rental and for-sale units will be created. One- and two-bedroom family units are offered at rents that are 20% below area market rates, so residents are able to save with the intention of graduating to for-sale products. Single-room occupancy units comprise three or four bedrooms and are appealing to resort workers who are transient or seasonal, or to workers who live on one side of the island and work on the other. Detached, for-sale homes include 958- to 1,320-square-foot bungalows affordable for those earning less than 120% of the average median income. Single-family homes that are the premium housing product of the community range from 1,110- to 1,365 square feet, and are available with numerous finish options.