Planning on making a difference
The UH Community Design Center is taking the lead on addressing critical problems facing the state’s built environments.
Plan for disruptive high-tide flooding by mid-century
This column on the rising sea level change in Hawaiʻi by Makena Coffman and Chip Fletcher ran in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on October 14, 2018.
Advanced environmental planning degree launched
Beginning in fall 2018, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students will be able to pursue a combined undergraduate and graduate degree in environmental planning in five years.
UH-led Honolulu commission issues sea-level and climate-change guidance
In response, Mayor Caldwell issued a formal directive to all city departments and agencies to take action in order to address, minimize the risks from and adapt to the impacts of climate change and sea level rise.
UH experts appointed to city climate change commission
The role of the commission, which includes UH Mānoa's Rosie Alegado, Makena Coffman and Chip Fletcher, is to gather the latest science and information on climate change impacts to Hawaiʻi.
Hurricane Harvey’s a harsh reminder for Hawaiʻi
This editorial by Karl Kim was published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on September 3, 2017. Kim is the executive director of the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaiʻi and is a professor in the UH Mānoa…
Moderated forum on safety, justice and community options
he National Issues Forum Institute offers a framework for citizens to work through to increase safety while ensuring justice.
Growing affordable housing crisis focus of new professorship
The Hawaiʻi Community Reinvestment Corporation (HCRC) has donated $790,000 to establish the HCRC Distinguished Professorship in Affordable Housing.
International World Town Planning Day celebration at UH Mānoa
The day is geared toward sharing lessons, experiences and opportunities for innovations in engaging people in making cities resilient and livable.
Zika video released by UH’s National Disaster Preparedness Training Center
The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center develops a short video as part of its Just-in-Time training initiative to promote awareness and deliver basic information about the Zika Virus.
