Aloha Stadium

The Conversation spoke with Steve Wood, president of the ʻAiea Neighborhood Board — the community that will host the proposed 98-acre stadium and business district. He shared what he has heard from his community since the project was first discussed, nearly eight years ago.

Steve Wood, president of the Aiea Community Board, discusses concerns he's heard from the community about the development of the new Aloha Stadium; Freelance investigative reporter Guthrie Scrimgeour reports on the Robinson family's ownership of 100,000 acres of Hawaiʻi land, including the island of Niʻihau

We're hosting a call-in about the redevelopment process for Aloha Stadium, which is now set to open in 2029. Call 808-941-3689 during the live show or email talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org. You can also leave a voicemail before the show starts on our Talkback Line at 808-792-8217.

The Conversation had the chance to talk with Gov. Josh Green about Las Vegas' rise as a sports destination and how Hawaiʻi can apply strategies to boost our image in the sports world.

Under the leadership of Ryan Andrews, Aloha Stadium has returned to 90% of its pre-pandemic revenue — back when it hosted football games and large concerts. The stadium itself has been closed to events for years, but the parking lot has become a hub for community events. The Conversation's Maddie Bender has more.

Two development teams were in the running to build the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, and then, all of a sudden, one dropped out. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz spoke to Stadium Authority Chair Brennon Morioka about moving forward with only one proposal.

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Two groups of developers were picked in March to submit a plan for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District project. While one group has now stepped out, the state says the remaining group will continue with the RFP process.

The public-private partnership would deliver a new stadium, 4,500 residential units, as well as retail and commercial spaces. The chosen master developer will operate and maintain the facility for 30 years.

On Wednesday Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Honolulu City Council Bill 50 and 51, expanding and rezoning the area covered by the Hālawa Area Transit-Oriented Development Plan.