Similar to the recent Princeville workforce housing project, Koloa has plans to add a 150 unit multi-family development. It will be named the Koae Workforce Housing Development, and will be built on 11 acres of county-owned land near the Kiahuna Golf Club. The goal of this new initiative is to provide affordable housing in a convenient location for those who need it.
The Kauai County Housing Agency said that the project site was found to be a suitable location to provide the needed affordable housing to residents since it is centrally located, within close proximity to businesses, schools, recreational activities and shopping in an established residential community. Honolulu-based Community Planning and Engineering Inc. is a consultant for the project on behalf of the county