Howard Hughes announces updated land, density guidelines in Ward Village

Ward Village has opened the makai phase of Victoria Ward Park, the community’s first SITES-certified park and the initial phase of a two-part development plan for enhanced public green space. The opening of Victoria Ward Park Makai is part of Ward Village’s broader master plan to create a sustainable, connected community, and coincides with amended HCDA Mauka Area Rules effective January 2025 that establish updated guidelines for smart growth in the district mauka of Ala Moana Boulevard, inclusive of undeveloped Ward Village properties. The new guidelines represent the potential for an estimated 2.5 – 3.5 million gross square feet of future redevelopment, adding to the community of Ward Village and creating synergies with broader Kaka’ako. The updated rules emphasize transit-oriented development incentive zones, supporting a balanced mix of homes, public spaces, restaurants, and retail experiences to bring greater public benefit to the neighborhood.