Focus Maui Nui | About the Project

In summer 2003, Focus Maui Nui brought together a diverse cross-section of nearly 1,700 residents to discuss their values and priorities. Over three months, 167 small group discussions took place in neighborhood homes, churches, shopping centers and workplaces, with each group ultimately developing a list of key strategies that could shape Maui’s future.

The Five Key Strategies for Action included:

	Improve Education
	Protect the natural environment, including our water resources
	Address infrastructure challenges especially housing and transportation
	Adopt targeted economic development strategies
	Preserve local culture and address community health concerns such as substance abuse

Community leaders have pledged to uphold the findings of this process and to make decisions based on the vision that emerges. In 2004, county administrators and planners successfully adopted the findings into their Ten-Year Plan for Maui County.

"We are listening to our community and this year's budget priorities reflect many of the Focus Maui Nui strategies."
- Mayor Alan Arakawa

For more information on the project, visit our findings section, or download the following summaries:

	Executive Summary This summary provides a 22-page overview of the Focus Maui Nui process and results. (1.1 MB)

	Core Values and Action Strategies This two-page summary is available for quick reference. (68 kb)

	Summary for Publications This two-page summary is for use in newsletter publications and other communications. (88 kb)

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