HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-12HousingAgencyMarkDevelopmentreceiveawardforKoaeMakanaWorkforceHousingProjectDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 12, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
HOUSING AGENCY
ADAM ROVERSI, DIRECTOR
(808) 241-4444
Housing Agency, Mark Development Inc. receive award for Koa‘e Makana Workforce
Housing Project
LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency and Mark Development Inc. have received an award
from the Building Industry Association-Hawai‘i (BIA-Hawai‘i) for the Koa‘e Makana Workforce Housing
Project.
During BIA-Hawai‘i’s 2020 Building Industry Design & Construction Awards virtual presentation
in October, the Housing Agency and Mark Development Inc. were awarded the Grand Award in the
category of Affordable Multi-Family Development.
The BIA-Hawai‘i annual competition features remodeling and new construction projects
statewide. The competition is considered one of the most prestigious building and design competitions
in the state and entries are judged on creativity, use of materials, craftsmanship, functionality and
design principles. The award-winning designs incorporate the latest technologies and products on the
market today.
“We are honored to have been chosen to receive this prestigious award among the many other
well-deserving entries,” said Adam Roversi, Kaua‘i County Housing Agency director. “This much needed
and highly anticipated project for our South Shore residents has proven to be worth the years of
planning, hard work, and leadership of our County and partners. The project is a great addition to the
community and we are exceedingly happy with the finished homes.”
The Koa‘e Makana Workforce Housing Project completed in early 2020. It consists of 134, one-
to three-bedroom affordable rental units. It includes abundant tenant and guest parking, a keiki play
area, and a community center to support family activities. There are 23, two-story buildings thoughtfully
planned on 11 acres, amidst lush landscaping and the flowing waters of Waikomo Stream.
Designed to serve the workforce housing needs of the Kōloa visitor industry and supporting local
small businesses, the project is now fully leased and occupied with renters. Waitlist preferences are
offered to applicants working within the immediate vicinity of Kōloa.
The County of Kaua‘i selected Mark Development Inc. in a competitive process to construct and
manage the project on county-owned land under a long-term lease agreement. The approximately $43
million project was funded by the County of Kaua‘i, federal housing grants, and low-income tax credit
financing.
“Mark Development Inc. would like to thank all those whose contributions helped create
Kaua‘i’s newest and largest affordable housing project, including but not limited to the County of Kaua‘i,
Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, Shioi Construction, Goodfellow Brothers, Mark Ventura Architects, Bow
Engineering and Development, CREA, American Savings Bank, Kukuiula and many more,” the company
released in a statement.
For more information on the County of Kaua‘i Koa‘e Makana Workforce Housing Project, please
visit www.mdihawaii.com/koaemakana.
For more information on the BIA-Hawai‘i Building Industry Design & Construction Awards,
please visit http://www.biahawaii.org/bidca-winners.
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