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Ward Village breaks ground on new residential, retail tower
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – On Wednesday, construction for Ward Village’s 11th residential tower broke ground.
The Launiu Ward Village tower will bring 486 homes, new retail, and more public green space to the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Ward Avenue.
The tower will feature one, two, and three-bedroom homes with Diamond Head, mauka, and makai views.
Ground floor space will be occupied by retail and restaurants aimed at further enhancing the neighborhood’s vibrancy and economic vitality.
Developers say the building is another big step in shaping Honolulu’s growing waterfront community.
Pre-sales for the units have been strong with 67%, or 324 units, under contract as of June 30.
The tower is projected to contribute $691 million in economic impact, $233 million in workers’ earnings, and $42 million in state tax revenue.
Construction is expected to sustain an average of 565 jobs annually.
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