about focus maui Nui
Focus Maui Nui is a community process seeking the input of local citizens in a discussion about what residents want for the future of our islands (Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe) which together make up Maui Nui and Maui County.
The project is designed to bring individuals, organizations, and communities throughout the county together to identify and prioritize shared values and to send clear messages to local leaders about what we want for our islands, our communities, and our future.
Our Goals
The ultimate goal of Focus Maui Nui is twofold:
- To create one cohesive vision for the future, based on the priorities and values of everyday residents countywide on jobs, the environment, education, housing, and more.
- To hold leaders in government, business, and the community accountable to this vision, creating a tangible link between residents’ hopes and dreams and the decisions that are made about the future of our islands.
Diverse Cross Section
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.
Our Five Key Strategies For Action
EDUCATION
Improve Education and well-being of young people.
ENVIROMENT
Protect the natural environment, including our water resources
INFASTRUCTURE
Address infrastructure challenges especially housing and transportation
ECONOMIC
Adopt targeted economic development strategies
PRESERVATION
Preserve local culture and address community health concerns such as substance abuse.