Areté Collective Co-Founders Plant Trees on the North Shore
Areté team members plant a tree on the North Shore
Our latest development project on Oahu’s North Shore, situated at the iconic Turtle Bay, is a testament to our deep respect for the land and its rich history. This project is not just about creating new spaces; it’s about honoring the heritage of the land and the people who have called it home for generations.
At the heart of our commitment to sustainability are our co-founders, Becky Buchan and Tom Hogan. Their dedication to environmental stewardship has inspired numerous initiatives, the most recent of which involved working closely with the local community to plant native trees throughout the area. This reforestation effort is more than just planting trees; it’s about reviving the native ecosystem, fostering biodiversity, and enhancing the natural landscape that makes Turtle Bay so unique. The team planted Native Hawaiian trees — two kou trees and three hala trees — that have significant cultural and ecological importance in this area. These trees were provided by Henry Fong and Hui Kū Maoli Ola.
This project at Turtle Bay is a shining example of how development can coexist with nature and culture. We believe that by working with the community and respecting the natural environment, we can create spaces that are not only beautiful and functional but also sustainable and enriching for everyone.
Rebecca Buchan and Tom Hogan, Co-Founders of Areté Collective
Recent News
Development Update May 2026
Work continues at Kaihalulu East Drive with utilities being installed.
Most of the grading work on the mauka drainage basins has been completed.
Selective tree trimming on H2 (next to Ocean Villas) continues to remove hazardous ironwood vegetation.
A monitoring survey was recently completed by our biologist to assess habitats and species across Areté’s property.
Nordic PCL resumed vertical construction at RR3 phase 1 with a targeted completion in early 2027.
Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of shoreline restoration and native planting.
Continuing removal of invasive ironwood trees and mowing of undergrowth on RR3.
Development Update April 2026
Work continues at Kaihalulu East Drive with utilities being installed.
Most of the grading work on the mauka drainage basins has been completed.
Vertical construction at RR3 phase 1 to resume in April with a targeted completion in early 2027.
Phase 1 of shoreline restoration and native planting is complete with ongoing monitoring and maintenance in effect.
A huge mahalo to our golf maintenance team and Goodfellow Brothers (GBI) for clearing culverts and drainage pipes ahead of time to prevent major flooding.
Development Update March 2026
Work continues at Kaihalulu East Drive with utilities being installed.
Mauka drainage basins excavation continues as weather allows.
Vertical construction at RR3 phase 1 to resume in April with a targeted completion in early 2027.
Shoreline restoration and native planting are ongoing.