Community Development
In the early 21st century, many commercial ground leases expired. Kaneohe Ranch initiated a community planning process in 2004 for re-developing properties with expiring leases. In 2004 the first phase of construction in Kailua town center included a new 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) Longs Drugs store, 2,618 square feet (243.2 m2) of retail frontage along Kailua Road, and a 427 stall, 3-story parking garage. The second phase, completed in the summer of 2006, included a 11,023-square-foot (1,024.1 m2) Pier 1 Imports and the Kainalu Plaza and fountain. The Kalapawai Café opened in 2007 with a similar look to the Kalapawai Market. The third phase included 12,000 square feet (1,100 m2) of retail space, a new location for First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii's second Whole Foods Market, and additional parking. A two-story retail and office building will be set back from streets by 15 feet (4.6 m) to allow for wide sidewalks, tropical landscaping and outdoor café-style dining areas.
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