February 2, 2011
Kailua's fate has been sealed
While a Target in Kailua might not be the biggest development ever to take place on Oahu, astute readers should take note of its significance to the character of Oahu's small towns. Both Target and Kaneohe Ranch circumvented significant community opposition, effectively paving the way for a giant shopping destination in a town that has infrastructure that is sorely stressed by the current population.
Kaneohe Ranch leadership and Target officials have said the Target location will improve traffic flow, create jobs and stimulate small businesses in the area while beautifying Kailua. Should these rosy predictions fail to pan out, Kailua's transformation from a quaint beachside community to a busy regional tourist and shopping destination will be sealed. This would be a sad fate for a community whose values are primarily defined by the desire to live in an aesthetically beautiful beachside community devoid of big-city trappings.
John Foster
Kailua
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