Hale Keaka Communities, PBC
Hale Keaka Communities, PBC, is a climate-resilient, affordable housing community developed by TPHA as a model for sustainable living. Adjacent to the Kona Theater, the project is designed around 24 duplex units—including affordable and market-rate homes—designed with fire, wind, and flood protection technology and rooted in the Hawaiian value of ʻāina. Community infrastructure includes regenerative septic and water systems, renewable energy readiness, native landscaping, orchards, shared gardens, and a family pavilion. Funding is planned to be a mix of grants, impact donations, and private capital. The phased development ensures nonprofit oversight, transparency, and eligibility for green and housing tax credits, with full completion targeted by early 2029.
A Resilient Affordable Housing Vision Rooted in ʻĀina
Hale Keaka Communities, PBC is a climate-resilient, affordable housing community adjacent to the KonaTheater. Developed under a Public Benefit Corporation structure managed by TPHA, this project combines corporate and private donations with public capital to create a replicable model for sustainable island living.
Project Features:
Multiple housing Units in 12 two-story climate-resilient duplexes
- 13 Affordable 2BR/1BA homes ($595,000 cap)
- 11 Market-rate 3BR/2BA homes ($710,000+, ADA-ready for seniors)
Community Infrastructure:
Efficient solar electric storage, ecologically sound aerobic septic systems, air-to-water generators, and waste recycling create a micro utility district owned collectively by homeowners in the community.
Land Use:
Compacted crushed rock roads & parking (sourced from on-site grading), native landscaping, orchards, shared gardens, and a family pavilion.
Sustainability & ʻĀina:
Designed with TPHA’s proprietary fire, wind, and flood protection tech, all homes qualify for climate-resilient insurance discounts. The project is rooted in the Hawaiian value of ʻāina—honoring land, self-sufficiency, and cultural harmony.
Financial Structure
Hale Keaka Communities, PBC will:
- Use grants, impact donations, and private capital
- Repay private capital investors through phased unit sales
- Qualify for green housing development tax credits
TPHA oversees development without acting as a builder, ensuring nonprofit oversight and transparency.
Development Phases
- Initial Capital: $4.5M for land, infrastructure, and first model units
- Phase A: Land, grading, permitting
- Phase B: Build 2 duplexes (4 homes) for model/presale
- Phase C: Staged build-out as units are sold
- Projected Completion
- Full development targeted by 2029.
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