A vacant lot on South Puʻunēnē Avenue will soon become a place for families in need, as Hale Pilina, a 178-unit affordable housing project, broke ground Friday in Kahului. The complex will prioritize families displaced by the August 2023 wildfires. The site spans about 4.8 acres that have never been developed beyond use as a public park and overflow parking for the Maui County Fairgrounds and Racing Association across the street. It was also once home to the Maui Swap Meet.
