HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — The University of Hawaii at Hilo is getting a big housing upgrade.
The University of Hawaiʻi’s public-private partnership (P3) program has secured its third housing opportunity. It will be redeveloping the Hale Kāwili Apartments on property adjacent to the UH Hilo campus.
The Community Development Alliance Corporation Hilo (CDAC Hilo) has agreed to a 45-year lease for the 100-unit (208 beds) housing facility and will take full responsibility for operating, maintaining and upgrading the property.
“This is about keeping our students, faculty, and staff, along with their families housed, supported and part of our campus ʻohana,” said UH Hilo Chancellor Bonnie Irwin. “Affordable housing plays a huge role in whether or not students can stay and succeed.”
Built in 1972, Hale Kāwili is the only privately owned apartment-style housing in Hilo that serves only UH Hilo students, faculty and staff, offering two and three-bedroom units.
“CDAC is honored to provide housing for faculty and students at the Hilo campus,” said CDAC Chief Executive Officer Jared Everett. “Helping universities provide affordably-priced, quality housing is our mission, and we look forward to working with the university on this project.”