Queen Street Parks
HCDA plans to develop an approximate two acre park along both sides of the Queen Street Extension project (ID-10). The Authority in March 2002 approved the conceptual plans for the park. The conceptual plans approved by the Authority address comments, suggestions and concerns solicited from the public, the Ala Moana/Kaka‘ako Neighborhood Board and City and County agencies.
The conceptual plans call for development of a neighborhood park that
will provide passive recreation space for residents and others in the
area. The park will also provide pedestrian access and a sufficient
amount of park furniture for relaxation. No parking stalls would be
developed within the park site, although metered parking will be
available on Queen Street. Wide sidewalks around, and pathways through,
the park will link existing and future residential towers with the
surrounding commercial area. Proposed amenities for the park include: a
children’s play area for school aged children; a "gateway feature"
sculpture; seating areas with tables and chairs; and shade trees. The
estimated construction cost of the new park is $2 million, which will
be funded by public facilities dedication fees. Construction is
tentatively set to start in two years.