There will be a forum to support the completion of an historic restoration plan for Lahaina Town led by Maui planner Chris Hart a week from tonight. In 1962, the Maui County Council formally created Lahaina Historic District 1 with the purpose to preserve Lahaina’s historic land sites and promote historic Lahaina as a tourist destination. Since then, the County of Maui, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Na Kupuna o Maui and other organizations have implemented parts of the district plan, but many Hawaiian sites are still waiting for attention. The February 14 forum at the Maui Tropical Plantation, hosted by the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, will address specific sites and opportunities for Hawaiian and community support of the Lahaina Historical District 1 plan. Hart will be joined by a panel of four Lahaina historians. To RSVP for the meeting, call Kai Pelayo by this Thursday at 874-2426 on Maui or email to Kai.Pelayo@grandwailea.com.
