honoring the past, preserving the future
In April 2024, Areté Collective acquired 60 acres on O’ahu’s North Shore to develop a low-rise resort residential community. The first phase will include 20 units in four buildings, with completion expected by 2027, followed by additional phases totaling 100 units.
Our Commitment to Sustainability + Stewardship
Areté Collective is deeply committed to being good stewards, incorporating sustainability and resource conservation throughout the project, and protecting native and endangered plants and wildlife.
Areté Collective is preserving 70% of the current site as open space, exceeding environmental requirements, and partnering with experts to restore native plants, protect endangered species, and rehabilitate the shoreline.
Recent News
Areté Collective begins construction on Turtle Bay development following delays
Areté Collective purchased 65 acres on Oahu’s North Shore for $43 million last year from Blackstone, planning a high-end development next to The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay resort. The project will eventually include 100 resort residential units and up to 250 hotel units in coming years.
Expanding Access to Turtle Bay’s Trails and Shoreline
Since the landmark 2015 agreement that preserved more than 75% of the 1,300-acre Turtle Bay property as open space in perpetuity, Areté Collective has continued to fulfill its commitment to responsible development by improving trail and shoreline access, expanding amenities and maintaining access amid ongoing construction.
Development Update August 2025
A temporary dust fence is being installed along Kaihalulu East Drive for 18–24 months to protect the environment and the construction area. Irrigation mainline realignment between holes 10 & 18 on the Fazio golf course continues with completion by the end of August. Mauka Basin work begins. Foundational work on RR3 phase 1 continues. Public access to hiking and biking trails will remain open throughout construction, with temporary access available via the Kahuku Trail
Backpacks, Bottles and a Brighter Future
This July, Operation Backpack made its return to the North Shore. A grassroots initiative founded by the local community, the project gathers and distributes backpacks and essential school supplies to ensure that North Shore and Koʻolauloa keiki are equipped to thrive in the upcoming school year.
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