Our Kakaʻako: Condos, Master Plan & Buildings

Our Kakaʻako is a 29-acre, nine-block master-planned community developed by Kamehameha Schools in the heart of Kakaʻako, Honolulu. With over 1,336 completed homes across Increment I and approximately 2,588 additional units planned under Increment II, Our Kakaʻako offers a mix of market-rate and workforce housing — with 60% of new towers reserved for workforce buyers — plus 85,000+ square feet of retail at SALT at Our Kakaʻako, public art, and walkable green spaces. Resale prices for existing Our Kakaʻako condos currently range from approximately $400,000 to over $2 million depending on building, unit size, and floor.

Our Kakaʻako Quick Facts

• Developer: Kamehameha Schools (with guest developers)
• Location: Kakaʻako, Honolulu, Oʻahu
• Total Acreage: 29 acres across 9 city blocks
• Completed Homes (Increment I): 1,336 units (34% affordable/workforce)
• Planned Homes (Increment II): ~2,588 additional units
• Home Types: High-rise condos, mid-rise residences, workforce housing
• Price Range: ~$400,000–$4,200,000+ (resale & new)
• Workforce Housing: 60% of Increment II towers designated workforce
• Retail: SALT at Our Kakaʻako (85,000+ sq ft)
• Status: Increment I complete; Increment II under construction
• Master Plan Approved: 2009 (HCDA-approved Kaiāulu ʻo Kakaʻako Master Plan)

What Is Our Kakaʻako?

Our Kakaʻako is Kamehameha Schools’ vision for a 21st-century urban island neighborhood — a mixed-use, mixed-income community that blends modern city living with Hawaiian cultural heritage. Approved in 2009 by the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA), the Kaiāulu ʻo Kakaʻako Master Plan (KKMP) guides the transformation of nine city blocks bounded roughly by Ala Moana Boulevard, Cooke Street, Pohukaina Street, and Coral Street.

Unlike Ward Village — the neighboring master-planned community developed by Howard Hughes Corporation — Our Kakaʻako is rooted in Kamehameha Schools’ educational mission. Revenue from the development funds statewide educational programs serving more than 47,000 learners of Hawaiian ancestry. This distinction shapes everything from building design to the community’s strong commitment to affordable and workforce housing.

The master plan unfolds in two phases. Increment I (Blocks A, B, E, and F) is fully complete, delivering 1,336 residential units — 456 of which (34%) are affordable or workforce housing — along with 184,000+ square feet of commercial space and 50,000+ square feet of open space. Increment II (Blocks C, D, G, H, and I) is currently underway and will add approximately 2,588 homes, with a significantly higher workforce housing commitment of 60% in new towers like Kahuina and Waiakoa.

Kamehameha Schools received an additional 10-year extension from HCDA to complete the master plan, giving the community time to develop thoughtfully while maintaining its focus on creating housing opportunities for local families. The result is a neighborhood that feels distinctly different from the luxury-focused towers elsewhere in Kakaʻako — more grounded, more local, and more accessible.

Our Kakaʻako Buildings: Complete Guide

Our Kakaʻako spans nine blocks, each with its own character and development partner. Here’s every completed and planned building in the community.

Increment I — Completed Buildings

These four blocks are fully built out and occupied, forming the foundation of the Our Kakaʻako neighborhood.

Block A: Keauhou Place & Keauhou Lane

Keauhou Place is a 43-story mixed-use tower featuring 388 condominium units with ground-floor retail. Completed in 2016, it was the first major residential tower in the Our Kakaʻako master plan. Units range from studios to three-bedroom floor plans. Resale prices typically range from $450,000 for studios to over $1 million for larger units.

Keauhou Lane is a companion project on the same block, providing 209 affordable rental units managed by Kamehameha Schools. These rentals serve families earning between 30% and 100% of the area median income (AMI), making it one of the most impactful affordable housing projects in Kakaʻako.

Block B: 400 Keawe & The Flats at Puʻunui

400 Keawe is a 12-story mid-rise with 85 workforce housing condominiums. Originally offered through a lottery process with prices starting in the mid-$300,000s, 400 Keawe has become one of the most sought-after affordable options in Kakaʻako. Resale units are subject to deed restrictions that help maintain affordability. The Flats at Puʻunui is a separate low-rise rental component on the same block.

Block E: The Collection

The Collection is a 43-story luxury condominium tower with 467 market-rate units completed in 2016. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, it features resort-style amenities including a pool deck, fitness center, barbecue areas, and a residents’ lounge. Resale prices range from approximately $500,000 for one-bedroom units to over $1.5 million for premium three-bedroom residences. The Collection is Our Kakaʻako’s flagship market-rate building.

Block F: SALT at Our Kakaʻako & 680 Ala Moana

SALT at Our Kakaʻako is the neighborhood’s retail and cultural heart — an 85,000+ square-foot open-air shopping and dining complex that won the 2018 Shopping Center of the Year Award. SALT features over 200 curated retail, restaurant, and mixed-use spaces including popular spots like Highway Inn, Village Bottle Shop, and Moku Kitchen. 680 Ala Moana (Six Eighty) provides additional residential units above the retail podium.

Increment II — Under Development

Five new blocks are transforming Our Kakaʻako with a stronger emphasis on workforce housing and sustainability.

Block C: Kahuina

Developer: Stanford Carr Development
Units: 861 residential units (60% workforce housing)
Commercial: 35,000 sq ft
Status: Now selling; estimated completion 2028

Kahuina is the first Increment II project to launch sales. Developed by Stanford Carr Development, it’s a mixed-use community that bridges Hawaiʻi’s past and present. With 60% of units designated as workforce housing, Kahuina represents Kamehameha Schools’ commitment to keeping Kakaʻako accessible to local families. The 35,000 square feet of commercial space will expand the neighborhood’s retail and dining options. Units are currently available for purchase.

Block D: Waiakoa

Developer: Koa Partners & Castle & Cooke Hawaiʻi
Units: 1,025 homes (60% workforce housing)
Commercial: 68,000 sq ft
Status: Sales expected to begin in 2026

Waiakoa will be the largest single project in Our Kakaʻako, introducing 1,025 homes along with open green spaces and a central plaza. Like Kahuina, 60% of units will be designated as workforce housing. The 68,000 square feet of commercial space — the most of any Increment II block — will bring significant new retail and dining to the neighborhood. Led by the partnership of Koa Partners and Castle & Cooke Hawaiʻi, Waiakoa is expected to open sales in 2026.

Block G: Kaliʻu (now marketed as Kaliʻu Ala Moana)

Developer: ProsPac Holdings
Units: 285 residences (one-, two-, and three-bedroom)
Commercial: 34,616 sq ft
Status: Under construction; estimated completion 2028

Kaliʻu draws its name from the Hawaiian word meaning “well-seasoned,” honoring the area’s cultural legacy as a historic saltworks hub. Positioned on the front row of Ala Moana Boulevard, Kaliʻu commands an exceptional location with views of Diamond Head, the ocean, and the mountains. The building integrates an all-encompassing wellness vision with sustainability features. Current listings for presale units range from approximately $1.5 million to over $4.2 million for premium three-bedroom residences.

Block I: Ālia

Ālia update, October 18, 2026: New broker announcements report a release of 40 HCDA reserved homes, with completed applications accepted October 28–November 1 and a November 14 lottery. The original presale notice and packet still need confirmation. Read the reported pricing, dates, income limits and verification notes before applying.

Developer: The Kobayashi Group
Units: 457 (417 market-priced + 40 reserve housing)
Commercial: 3,500 sq ft
Status: Under construction; estimated completion 2027

Ālia at 888 Ala Moana is Hawaiʻi’s most sustainable new residential tower. It features exceptional energy efficiency and Hawaiʻi’s first greywater treatment and reuse system, projected to save 8.8 million gallons of potable water annually. Developed by The Kobayashi Group, Ālia includes 40 reserve housing units alongside 417 market-priced homes — a meaningful affordable housing component in a market-rate building. The ground-floor commercial space promotes a pedestrian-friendly streetscape along Ala Moana Boulevard.

Block H: To Be Announced

Kamehameha Schools is currently engaging prospective guest developers for Block H, the final remaining block of Increment II. Once a developer has been selected, an announcement will be shared. Block H represents the last piece of the Our Kakaʻako puzzle and is expected to include additional housing and commercial space consistent with the master plan vision.

Our Kakaʻako Pricing & Home Types

Our Kakaʻako offers a wider range of price points than most Kakaʻako developments, thanks to its strong commitment to workforce and affordable housing.

Resale Market (Increment I Buildings)

Resale condos in completed Our Kakaʻako buildings generally fall into these ranges:

• 400 Keawe (workforce): ~$350,000–$500,000 (deed-restricted resale)
• Keauhou Place: ~$450,000–$1,100,000
• The Collection: ~$500,000–$1,600,000
• 680 Ala Moana: ~$400,000–$800,000

New Construction (Increment II Buildings)

New construction pricing in Increment II varies significantly between workforce and market-rate units:

• Kahuina: HHFDC workforce units from $598,888 (1BR) to $839,900+ (3BR); market-rate pricing TBA
• Waiakoa: Sales expected 2026; workforce and market-rate pricing to be announced
• Kaliʻu: ~$1,500,000–$4,200,000+ (luxury market-rate)
• Ālia: Market-residence pricing on request. The 40 reserved homes are a separate, eligibility-restricted offering; see the October 2026 release update.

If you’re exploring new construction options in Kakaʻako, Our Kakaʻako’s workforce housing units offer some of the most affordable entry points in the neighborhood. For details on qualifying, visit our affordable housing qualification guide.

Our Kakaʻako Location & Commute

Our Kakaʻako occupies a prime urban location in Honolulu, bordered by Ala Moana Boulevard to the south and nestled between downtown Honolulu to the west and Ward Village to the east.

Key Distances & Commute Times

• Ala Moana Beach Park: 5-minute walk
• Ala Moana Center: 10-minute walk or 3-minute drive
• Downtown Honolulu: 5-minute drive
• Waikīkī: 10–15 minutes by car
• Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): 15–20 minutes by car
• Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: 20–25 minutes by car
• University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa: 10–15 minutes by car

The neighborhood is highly walkable with a Walk Score typically above 90. Dedicated bike lanes along key corridors connect residents to the broader Honolulu urban core, and TheBus routes along Ala Moana Boulevard and Kapiolani Boulevard provide public transit access throughout the island. The Skyline rail extension into Kakaʻako is targeted for roughly 2031 (the final Ala Moana segment has been deferred); today, trains run from East Kapolei through the airport to Middle Street.

Amenities & Lifestyle at Our Kakaʻako

What sets Our Kakaʻako apart from other Kakaʻako developments is its emphasis on street-level culture, local retail, and community gathering spaces.

SALT at Our Kakaʻako

SALT is the social hub of the neighborhood — an open-air retail and dining complex spanning an entire city block. Highlights include Highway Inn (award-winning Hawaiian food), Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, Moku Kitchen, and dozens of locally owned boutiques and eateries. SALT regularly hosts community events, farmers’ markets, and pop-up shops that give the neighborhood its distinctly local character.

Art & Culture

Our Kakaʻako is ground zero for Honolulu’s street art scene. The neighborhood is home to dozens of large-scale murals created during the annual POW! WOW! Hawaiʻi festival, which has transformed building walls and warehouses into an outdoor gallery. Galleries, studios, and creative businesses dot the streets, giving Our Kakaʻako an artistic energy you won’t find in any other Honolulu neighborhood.

Green Spaces & Recreation

The master plan incorporates significant open green spaces, walking paths, and community plazas — with 50,000+ square feet of open space in Increment I alone. Increment II projects like Waiakoa include dedicated central plazas and green areas. Ala Moana Beach Park, one of Honolulu’s premier beaches, is just a short walk south of the neighborhood.

Dining & Shopping

Beyond SALT, Our Kakaʻako is home to H Mart Kakaʻako (a specialty grocery loaded with goods imported from South Korea, Japan, and beyond), along with a growing roster of restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques spread across the neighborhood’s commercial spaces. As Increment II delivers 100,000+ additional square feet of commercial space, dining and retail options will expand significantly.

Our Kakaʻako Schools

Families living in Our Kakaʻako are served by the Hawaiʻi Department of Education. Key schools include:

• Pohukaina Elementary School — located within walking distance of the neighborhood
• Central Middle School — serving grades 6–8
• McKinley High School — the zoned public high school for most of Kakaʻako

Private school options nearby include Iolani School, Punahou School, and Saint Andrew’s Priory — all within a short drive. Additionally, Kamehameha Schools — the trust behind Our Kakaʻako — operates its main campus in Kapālama Heights, approximately 10 minutes from the neighborhood.

Our Kakaʻako vs. Ward Village

Buyers exploring Kakaʻako often compare Our Kakaʻako and Ward Village. While both are master-planned communities in the same neighborhood, they have distinct identities:

Choose Our Kakaʻako if you want a more affordable entry point into Kakaʻako, value a community with strong local character and arts culture, or want to support Kamehameha Schools’ educational mission. Choose Ward Village if you’re looking for luxury finishes, oceanfront tower living, and resort-style amenities.

For a deeper comparison, see our Kakaʻako area guide.

How to Buy at Our Kakaʻako

New Construction (Increment II)

Each Increment II building has its own sales process managed by the guest developer:

• Kahuina: Units currently available for purchase through Stanford Carr Development. Visit mykahuina.com for details.
• Kaliʻu: Presales underway through ProsPac Holdings. Visit kaliualamoana.com for availability.
• Ālia: Under construction by The Kobayashi Group. Visit alia888alamoana.com for information.
• Waiakoa: Sales expected to begin in 2026.

Workforce Housing Qualification

Workforce housing units at Kahuina and Waiakoa are reserved for buyers who meet income requirements set by HCDA. Generally, workforce housing in Kakaʻako targets households earning between 80% and 140% of the area median income. To learn more about income limits and the qualification process, see our how to qualify for affordable housing guide and current income limits page.

Resale Units

Resale condos in Increment I buildings (Keauhou Place, The Collection, 400 Keawe, 680 Ala Moana) are available through the regular MLS market. Note that 400 Keawe units carry deed restrictions that limit resale prices and buyer eligibility. Working with a buyer’s agent familiar with Our Kakaʻako’s deed-restricted and market-rate inventory is recommended.

For a general overview of buying new construction in Hawaiʻi, see our complete buying guide.