The Past’s Plan for Hawai‘i’s Future
Welcome to an exploration of Hawai‘i’s transformative planning culture during the 1970s and the critical events that culminated in the 1978 Constitutional Convention.
We invite you to delve into a pivotal decade in Hawai‘i’s history—a time of rapid growth, environmental awakening, and political redefinition. It was a period marked by fierce debates over development, conservation, and the future of Hawai‘i.
The lessons of this transformative decade continue to resonate, reminding us that planning is not just about policies and processes—it is about the values and priorities of the people shaping Hawai‘i’s future.
Honolulu underwent a rapid transformation.
Images locked on Aloha Tower
This program is funded by a grant from the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this online exhibition and web resource do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.