Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Koa Ridge?
Koa Ridge and Castle & Cooke Waiawa are located in Central Oahu approximately 20 minutes from the two urban centers of Honolulu and Kapolei. The project is surrounded by the existing communities of Mililani, Pearl City, Waikele, and Waipahu. Koa Ridge is adjacent to the 200 acre Central Oahu Regional Park and is bordered by the H-2 Freeway and Kamehameha Highway.
How many homes are planned at Koa Ridge?
The project consists of two parcels – Koa Ridge Makai and Castle & Cooke Waiawa. Together, the project will add between 3,500 to 5,000 new residences.
When will homes be offered for sale?
Ground breaking is scheduled to commence in 2009 with first homes anticipated to be complete in 2011. Sale releases will likely occur within one year prior to the delivery of the first homes.
What will the pricing be for homes at Koa Ridge?
CCHH is currently in the early planning stages of the Koa Ridge community. At this time, there is no specific pricing information available. However, we are planning for a wide range of housing types in various price ranges just as we’ve historically done in our previous flagship community, Mililani Mauka.
Will “Sustainable Building” practices be used at Koa Ridge?
Castle & Cooke is committed to responsible development as we make choices today that will affect many generations to come. Sustainability is key to the livelihood for our ‘keiki’. CCHH understands the importance of sustainable development and is committed to creating harmony and balance of the following community values:
Economic Prosperity
Social and Cultural Equity
Natural Ecology
In order to accomplish a balance of these values, Koa Ridge will use principles of smart growth to guide development decisions.
I’ve heard people say that Koa Ridge will contribute to sprawl. Is this true?
The project is considered as urban infill. The existing communities of Mililani, Pearl City, Waikele, Waipio and Waipahu surround the project.
What types of community amenities will there be at Koa Ridge?
The project will include a variety of amenities including parks, recreation centers, and meeting facilities in addition to schools, churches, and community retail.
Will there be schools at Koa Ridge and when will the schools be built?
The master plan for Koa Ridge includes provisions for locating high, middle, and elementary schools. Castle & Cooke is coordinating with the State Department of Education on planning for adequate school facilities to accommodate the new families in Koa Ridge.
Will there be pedestrian and bicycle paths at Koa Ridge?
The Koa Ridge Community Visioning Team as well as Castle & Cooke’s architects and planners have concluded that the community needs to be both bicycle and pedestrian friendly. The community plan will include a variety of paths and trails in the urban street setting and along natural gulches.
Will Koa Ridge be served by public transit?
Castle & Cooke will be working with the City & County of Honolulu to integrate its current and proposed transit system into the community.
When will the commercial centers be constructed?
Koa Ridge is in the early planning stages and there are several community and neighborhood retail centers planned throughout the project. Several key factors that affect the timing of the commercial centers may be the types of businesses that the community attracts and the population at the time from which these businesses can draw their customers.
Is the development of Koa Ridge consistent with the City and County of Honolulu General Plan and Central Oahu Sustainable Communities Plan?
Yes, the General Plan designates the urban fringe areas in Central Oahu as one of Oahu’s principal residential development areas. As a result, both Castle & Cooke Waiawa and Koa Ridge Makai are designated for development in the Central Oahu Sustainable Communities Plan.
