Kaunakakai, Moloka'i
 Kaunakakai, located on the island of Moloka'i, is a special experience that lives up to its reputation, "The Friendly Isle". It is the traditional birthplace of the hula. A historic walk tour of Kaunakakai Town is designed to help you appreciate the charm & sense of history Molokai offers. You're sure to encounter a friendly face & a shaka hand wave as you crass Ala Malama Street while shopping in a variety of stores that feature Moloka'i's best, including Moloka'i's white bread, taro chips, poi, honey & coffee.
Kaunakakai is home base of day trips when traveling to Papohaku Beach, Waikolu Preserve, Molokai Ranch Wildlife Park, Halawa Valley & Kalaupapa Historic Park. Moloka'i's visitors are rewarded with scenic wonders & a peaceful rural countryside.
The Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center, having rendered great assistance in the formation of the original program on Moloka'i & supplying a wealth of professional resources in planning, program education & implementation of the 1989-2003 project involvement & accomplishments as listed below.
Moloka'i Main Street Committee Affiliate
(Previously Moloka'i Main Street Association)
Projects assisted by Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center Staff
Project Involvement
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Establish Local Community based Program - By Laws, Articles of Incorporation & Logo.
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Render Program Education, Training & Supervision (Part-Time Project Manager G. Frantz).
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State Grant via Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center (Operations).
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County Grant application via Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center (Project Technical Assistance).
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Historic Kaunakakai Walk Tour Brochure.
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Develop Community Profile - Tri-Isle provided Review & Recommendations.
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Moloka'i Country Town Design Guidelines.
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Moloka'i Small Town Zoning & Development Code.
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Established Moloka'i Christmas Light Parade
- Developed & Reviewed Budget.
- Facilitated Permits.
- Provided Checklist.
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Economic Development Conference on Moloka'i with Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center
- Annually since 1989.
- Volunteer & Business Awards.
- Featured Moloka'i on Panel.
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Community Work Day Projects (Partnership).
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Kaunakakai Town Beautification Projects (quarterly).
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Tree & Shrub Plantings.
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Town Entry Signs.
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Town Beautification (Site Specific)
- Town Trash Receptacles.
- Corner of Moloka'i Drive Inn.
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Business Directory.
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Community Oriented Policing Program - Concept Education.
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Crime Prevention Brochures.
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Moloka'i Community Plan Update.
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Kaunakakai Craft Fair & Farmer’s Market.
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Building of Community Partnerships to Implement Town Projects.
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Kaunakakai Streetscape Beautification Plan.
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Membership Brochures.
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Developed Annual Long Range Workplans.
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Annual Program Assessment & Analysis.
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Developed a Kaunakakai Town Zoning & Development Code.
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Conceptual Master Plan for Ala Malama Ave. Project including landscaping.
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Periodically provided information & assistance upon request to residents & business sectors in Kaunakakai. Support as requested the Moloka'i Chamber of Commerce annual Food & Business Expos.
In October 2003, a new “Moloka'i Island Main Street” entity was established for a brief time. This organization was in no way affiliated with our Tri-Isle Main Street network of towns. Tri Isle Main Street Resource Center program mandates continues a connection to Kaunakakai, Moloka'i via its Moloka'i Main Street Committee which has an affiliate program status. We will work collaboratively with any group, persons requesting assistance & agree to adhere to Tri-Isle Main Street Program guidelines & principles.
The Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center is the primary contact for 1989-2003 County & State supported Molokai projects. Any explanations & clarifications for the above listed initiatives please contact the Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center. Any community-based entity or individual on Moloka'i that is currently requesting local program information, technical resource assistance or details on small town revitalization will receive our prompt attention.
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