Resilience Hubs are intended to function as places for everyday community activities as well as a safe haven in preparation for, during and following disasters. The Ko'olauloa District, which is located on O'ahu's North Shore has been identified by the City & County of Honolulu as its most vulnerable region related to coastal hazards.
Ko’olauloa currently lacks an appropriate space for area residents to shelter and access critical resources like water, electricity, and food during an hazard event. The Ko’olauloa Community Resilience Hub is being designed provide necessary storm protection and resources during an natural disaster, but also to serve as a recreation and community gathering space.
KO’OLAULOA TIMELINE:
SPRING 2021 INSTITUTE
In February, 2021, SHADE attended a Blessing of the Land to celebrate and give thanks for the Hau’ula Community Association acquiring the land for this project and to reflect on the responsibilities that the various parties involved in this project have as stewards of the land.
The future site of the Community Resilience Hub during the Oli blessing
FALL 2020 INSTITUTE
The Fall 2020 SHADE Institute hosted two, two-day community workshops in collaboration with +LAB and the Hau’ula Community Association. The intention of these workshops, which took place both virtually and in-person, was two-fold: to provide the opportunity for community members to receive formal training on Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities, and to foster meaningful conversation and community-ownership of the Ko’olauloa Community Resilience Hub through design exercises and discussions. The first workshop, held on November 13th and 14th, was intended mainly for community members. The second workshop, held on November 20th and 21st, was primarily attended by stakeholders intending to participate in the development of this project.
The first day of the these workshops focused on Resilient Design for Coastal Communities training led by SHADE Executive Director Dean Sakamoto, +LAB Architect Director of Design Illya Azaroff, and industry experts Dennis Hwang and Don Shaw. Learning modules included Hurricane Science, Hurricane Hazards, Infrastructure Failure, Community Resources, Land Use Strategies, and Building Codes & Best Practices. This information prepared workshop attendees to participate in design exercises on the second day of the workshops, which explored recreation programs and necessary resources during a hazard event.
