Development Update – May 2025
- Brett Hill is continuing foundational work and Hui Kū Maoli Ola is continuing invasive tree removal on the property that began in April
- Surveying and monitoring activities are ongoing, including yellow-faced bee surveys in the RR3 work area, shoreline, and adjacent habitats, shoreline monitoring seven days a week by Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR), and monthly site visits by AECOS to ensure the construction site remains compliant with safety and environmental protection standards
- All ground-disturbing activity is monitored by a third-party, ASM Affiliates, a respected local firm with a long history of working at Turtle Bay.
Recent News
Development Update February 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 February with a targeted completion in early 2027.
Shoreline restoration and native planting are ongoing with 2,500 native plants installed in 2025.
Development Update January 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 February with a targeted completion in early 2027.
Shoreline restoration and native planting are ongoing with 2,500 native plants installed in 2025.
Building Understanding and Empowering Stewardship Throughout Construction
At Areté Collective, our approach to creating new communities centers on respecting the rich history of the land, honoring its natural beauty, and protecting the native and endangered species that call it home.


