{"id":27893,"date":"2026-06-29T20:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=90eeda70b577cc3a6c1fe1bb229f8b51"},"modified":"2026-06-29T20:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:15:00","slug":"hunt-capital-partners-celebrates-reopening-of-kaiaulu-o-kupuohi-in-lahaina-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=27893","title":{"rendered":"Hunt Capital Partners Celebrates Reopening of Kai\u0101ulu o Kupuohi in Lahaina"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAHAINA, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Hawaii<\/a>--Hunt Capital Partners, in collaboration with managing general partner Blieu Companies, LLC and co-general partner Ikaika \u02bbOhana, celebrated the reopening of Kai\u0101ulu o Kupuohi, an 89-unit affordable housing community at 258 Kupuohi Street in Lahaina, Hawai\u02bbi. The community first opened in December 2022, only to be destroyed in the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Today, it stands rebuilt, LEED Gold-certified, and fully occupied with approximately half of its 89 households made up of returning residents and the other half fire victims, many of whom had lived in temporary housing for nearly two years.<\/p><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>

\n\u201cSeeing this community open its doors again is a moment none of us will forget. We are honored to stand with Blieu Companies and Ikaika \u02bbOhana in welcoming residents home to Lahaina.\u201d<\/i>\u2014 Jeff Weiss, President, Hunt Capital Partners<\/p>

\nIn the immediate aftermath of the fire, the development team focused on supporting displaced families through donated funds, the release of property reserves, and relocation support at affiliated properties in K\u012bhei, while maintaining ongoing outreach to residents who had moved elsewhere.<\/p>

\n\u201cFrom day one, our commitment was to the families who made Kai\u0101ulu o Kupuohi their home. Every decision was guided by the goal of helping residents return to a safe, stable, and resilient community.\u201d<\/i>\u2014 Thomas Fischer, Ikaika \u02bbOhana<\/p>

\nRebuilding required navigating extraordinary conditions. Because the community provides affordable workforce housing supported in part by federal resources, redevelopment had to be completed within 24 months of the fire to preserve critical funding \u2014 all while FEMA controlled site access for approximately six months during search, recovery, and initial cleanup operations.<\/p>

\nMeeting that deadline required an intensive public-private effort. Hunt Capital Partners and Bank of Hawai\u02bbi provided predevelopment support, including the early release of insurance proceeds. Maryl Construction Group assessed salvageable structural elements and had a full construction plan ready the moment site access was restored. Design Partners Inc. and D&T Designs worked with the County of Maui to expedite building permits. Mayor Richard Bissen\u2019s administration expedited cleanup plan review and secured gap funding through the Maui County Council.<\/p>

\n\u201cWhat kept us going was the resilience of the families themselves. They never gave up on Lahaina. Kai\u0101ulu o Kupuohi reflects what is possible when residents, public agencies, construction partners, lenders, investors, and the development team work toward the same goal. More than a rebuilt property, it represents the continued strength of this neighborhood.\u201d<\/i>\u2014 Douglas Bigley, CEO, Blieu Companies<\/p>

\nThe reopening celebration included a blessing by Kahu Anela Rosa of Waiola Church, followed by the untying of the maile lei. Remarks were delivered by Ikaika \u02bbOhana\u2019s Thomas Fischer, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen, West Maui Council Member Tamara Paltin, Hunt Capital Partners President Jeff Weiss, and Bank of Hawaii\u2019s Christopher Abbott. Residents also shared personal stories, and the event concluded with lunch and guided tours of the community.<\/p>

\nRebuilt to serve future generations, Kai\u0101ulu o Kupuohi is designed for energy efficiency, water conservation, healthy homes, and long-term resilience. Community features include:<\/p>