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About FORWARD Journal is a curated exploration of the people shaping Ward Village, a new community in the heart of Honolulu. With a focus on artful living, innovating entrepreneurs, and community stewards, this publication reflects a neighborhood grounded in its past, but passionate about its future. Here, we’re featuring Sig and Kūha‘o Zane, a father and son design team who are not only producing their own clothing line, but have also worked to strengthen Ward Village’s cultural connection to the land and people that once called this area home. You’ll also find a revealing essay detailing Honolulu’s connection to mid-century architecture, the backstory on the Hawaiian flag, and so much more. We hope you enjoy the issue, and here’s to a happy holiday season and peaceful New Year.
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14 THE LAYOVER
ON THE COVER Aaron Gerardi of Salvage Public is adorned in the brand's 2016-17 winter line. For more on Salvage Public, turn to page 4.. Photo: Josiah Patterson
Photo: AJ Feducia
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True to Form Salvage Public Embraces Authenticity and Is Turning Heads the World Over Text by Beau Flemister | Images by AJ Feducia (unless noted)
With their clean aesthetic, Salvage Public has garnered throngs of fans and has expanded into a new retail storefront at South Shore Market.
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‘Ae. So reads the word, big and bold in clean, white typography across the chest of a black T-shirt. 'Ae. Hawaiian for yes, consent, grant, agree, approve or permit, is the response you will commonly hear at the beginning of a hula performance when the kumu (teacher) calls out, "Mau kau kau?" (are you ready?). 'Ae is a phrase that most of us in Hawai‘i are familiar with, but there are many who have no idea what those two vowels mean on this T-shirt, spun by Hawai‘i's own Salvage Public. Napali Souza, co-founder of Salvage Public is in a halau, so the shirt makes perfect sense. But how could someone purchasing this shirt 5,000 miles away in France comprehend its meaning? Well, they’d have to do a little digging. And that’s precisely the way local boys Napali, along with brothers Joe and Noah Serrao, would want it. Their brand, Salvage Public, and its pieces, have a story to uncover. Words and phrases to decode. They try not to pander. You might have to google it. “Hawaiian language—and even just the way we speak— can be considered insider, but I think if we provide a little explanation, it draws outsiders in, and gives it legitimacy,” says Napali from the comfort of Salvage Public's Kaimuki office. “It’s like they’re part of something they understand now that others might not. And I think with fashion, people want to feel in the know or ahead of the curve.”
Joe agrees. “Right,” he says. “You can always be successful with a branded T-shirt—like a Supreme shirt or something—but there is that customer who wants to research the brand and know the story and figure out what that phrase on the shirt is. I think people follow brands like that with the way social media is going. A shirt that is super cryptic for somebody ends up being able to make sense because they’re becoming involved.” As spelled out on their website, Salvage Public is a Honolulu menswear brand, designed in Hawai‘i, by Hawaiians. With a penchant for typography and clean design, the brand is surfy, hip, tasteful, and very unexpected. Launched back in the Spring of 2013, they’ve garnered a following on social media, specifically Instagram, and have definitely developed themselves into one of Hawai‘i’s most exciting and sought after men’s lines. The three young co-founders don’t have illustrious fashion-school backgrounds or experience. Before starting Salvage Public, Napali was pursuing law, Joe was into real estate, and Noah worked in renewable energy. All three had a love for design, art, and surf, and strived to bring their own take on the way people portray Hawai‘i. “I think when we see things, there’s that constant Hawai‘i filter,” says Napali. “Most people commonly see the color, flowers, pop, and kitsch—which is a beautiful aesthetic to Hawai‘i—but I think we’re constantly thinking about what else can be done to depict Hawai‘i in style.”
Salvage Public has a story to uncover. Words and phrases to decode. They try not to pander. You might have to google it.
It's only been a handful of seasons since launching, and their product already sells out quickly on their website, and has been displayed on showroom floors in various boutiques across the island and beyond. Most recently, they opened their first brick and mortar store in Ward Village’s South Shore Market, a highly anticipated addition to the zone. Much of the brand's designs are inspired by their shared love of the sea. Photo: Josiah Patterson
Diamond Head has been reimagined as the brand's logo.
Much of Salvage Public's merchandise is made right here in Hawai‘i or on the mainland.
Salvages Public new storefront features their own lines as well as other well curated merchandise.
A quiver of boards, shaped by local surfer Arthur "Toots" Anchinges, on display.
“I think first time out, this is the only place [South Shore Market] that makes sense to us,” says Napali. “The flexibility of the space, the fact that you’re surrounded by other Hawai‘i-based brands; there’s a community. Beyond our followers on Instagram, I don’t know how aware people are of our brand, so having that traffic is great. Plus, it’s right across from Ala Moana Beach Park, and our logo is Diamond Head, so we’re kind of planting our flag there, being in town. It just makes a lot of sense. It also feels like we can experiment there a little, too.”
“I think even more than surf, we’re representing a place.” —Joe Serrao
This is especially true if you wanted to pick up a pair of their boardshorts and run over to Ala Moana Beach Park across the street for a surf.
some of the pieces they produce. “I think even more than surf, we’re representing a place,” says Joe. “And this place does involve surf, but it’s also so much more than that. Ultimately, when people think of a Hawai‘i menswear brand, we’d like them to think of us. The same way a brand pops into your mind when you’d think of a place like Italy or New York. We want to be that, but for Hawai‘i.” Indeed, Hawai‘i is ready for a brand like that. And Honolulu is ripe for a shop housing all the brand’s stories in one place. Mau kau kau?
“I think we’re just hoping to convey something fresh,” says Joe. “So with the retail store, we’re really trying to provide that brand experience. You’ll see the textures we decided to use or the accent pieces that supplement the brand. With the store, people will be able to see all the pieces, the entire collection in that context.” Beyond being a Hawai‘i-born and designed brand, about half of their clothing is actually made in Los Angeles, as there’s only so many resources and factories on-island for
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Raising the Flag Uncovering the History of Our State Colors Text by Beau Flemister
Flags can be funny things. Much more than simple pieces of cloth— whether they are symbols of warfare, nationality, signaling devices, or just plain decoration—we hold an innate connection to them. They are mere symbols, yes, but flags symbolize us. Indeed, even dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, sigils made of bronze have been discovered. Further down the line, Romans carried flags by horseback to let them fly in the wind freely before battle. Throughout the Middle Ages, flags were usually heraldic emblems used to identify knights, and by the climax of the Sailing Age, most exploratory and merchant ships flew their flags to advertise nationality. (Skull and crossbones were also an option, if you were into that kind of thing.) Even here in Hawai‘i, Victoria Ward, a beloved ancestor and matriarch of the Ward ‘ohana, whose namesake resonates here today at Ward Village, was such an ardent supporter of the kingdom of Hawai‘i that she had the Hawaiian flag draped from the corners of her four-post bed so she could leave this world underneath the colors of her country (which was a U.S. Territory at the time). It was a gesture with many layers, as Victoria was a close friend to Queen Lili’uokalani. Enraged, when the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown in the 1890s, Victoria remained an ardent supporter and friend of the queen to her dying day. Indeed, her disapproval of the overthrow was so severe that, at one point during the provisional government, she was reported to have forbade the speaking of English in her presence. A quick glance at our flag reveals a concoction of the Union Jack and Old Glory. So just how did this mish-mash of flags come to represent Hawai‘i? Before we delve into the details behind the current flag, we should note that it’s changed with the times. Indeed, from 1793 to the present, there’s been a whopping 10 different official versions. In 1793, Captain George Vancouver from Great Britain apparently gave the Union Jack to King Kamehameha I, who, at the time, was uniting the Hawaiian Islands into a single entity. Thus, the British Union Jack flew unofficially as the flag of Hawai‘i until 1816. That same year, Western advisers to the king recommended he add red, white, and blue stripes to the Union Jack, to create a more distinct “national” flag for the kingdom of Hawai‘i. Shortly after a brief British occupation in 1843, King Kamehameha III changed the number of stripes on the national flag to eight, symbolizing the eight major islands that formed the kingdom. In addition, there were other Hawaiian flags created, including a naval emblem, a jack, and a royal standard. In 1893, American business interests helped overthrow the Hawaiian monarchy and the Stars and Stripes were lifted over the palace. While the occupational powers were unable to annex Hawai‘i, the new leaders declared Hawai‘i a republic in
Layored in symbolism, there's much more to our state flag than meets the eye. Photo: AJ Feducia
1894 under its former national flag. However, on August 12, 1898, Hawai‘i became a U.S. territory, and 61 years later in 1959, Hawai‘i was admitted to the Union as the 50th state. I know. A mouthful, right? And as far as the colors on the Hawai‘i state flag are concerned, their symbolism is owed to the foreign powers that first visited and invaded Hawai‘i, the United Kingdom and United States. However, even that long story can be contested, and there has been a movement to bring back the Kanaka Maoli—or native Hawaiian—flag, said to have been Kamehameha’s personal flag well before the modern Hawaiian flag. Purportedly, British Captain Lord George Paulet rejected the Kanaka Maoli flag when he occupied Hawai‘i in 1843. The Kanaka Maoli flag is a bit more island-style, with a green shield bearing a kahili and two paddles with the red, yellow, and green color scheme that is meant to represent different groups within Hawaiian society. Yellow, for the ali’i royal class, red, for the konohiki caste, and green, for the maka‘ainana, or commoner caste.
Victoria Ward, matriarch of the famed Ward Ohana, passed away under the colors of her beloved Hawai‘i.
DeSoto Brown, however, a historian at Honolulu’s Bishop Museum agrees and disagrees on the typical story told about the state flag. “For one, the origin of the Hawaiian flag is a bit unclear because its history doesn’t seem to have appeared in print until 1862,” says Brown. “However, the flag was definitely in use by 1816. The flag in 1816 was supposed to have been designed by three haole men (probably all British) and King Kamehameha I. It was to be used on a ship owned by Kamehameha, which sailed to China in 1816 to sell Hawaiian sandalwood. “It’s also not known exactly what this first flag looked like, because all existing flags were destroyed in 1843 when a British captain seized the Hawaiian Islands without permission of his government. This unauthorized action was reversed months later, but the flags were gone regardless. However, by that time, they probably looked the way they do now. “Yes, the eight stripes represent the eight major Hawaiian Islands. The Union Jack is present in honor of Capt. George Vancouver, who became friends with Kamehameha I, and who agreed that Hawai‘i should be under the informal protection of Britain at that time in the early 1800s. Then, the Hawaiian flag remained in use after the overthrow of Queen Lili‘uokalani in 1893. It was used successively by the Provisional Government (1893-1894), Republic of Hawai‘i (1894-1898), Territory of Hawai‘i (1898-1959), and State of Hawai‘i (1959-present).” Again, flags are a funny things. And who knew ours had so many makeovers? Regardless, through thick, thin, territory or statehood, she sure looks lovely dancing in the trades under bluebird Hawaiian skies.
The Hawaiian flag has undergone numerous redesigns over its lifespan, including this version which belonged to Victoria Ward.
Yes, the eight stripes represent the eight major Hawaiian Islands. —DeSoto Brown
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Nod to Mod Mid-century Architecture Abounds in Paradise Text by Jeff Mull
The living room in the famed Liljestrand house serves as an homage to all things mod. Photo: AJ Feducia
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s mid-century architecture undergoes a resurgence in popularity worldwide, admirers have cast a curious eye to our beloved islands. Perhaps as much as any city in the world, Honolulu holds a very special connection to modernism. Across the city, some of the period’s most noteworthy and beautiful designs are scattered before our very eyes. For many of us, we’ve walked or driven past these architectural gems hundreds of times — structures like the State Capitol, the IBM Building, the Liljistrand house, and the Board of Water Supply to name just a few — completely oblivious of their standing and place in history. So, right about now, you may be scratching your head and asking yourself just what in the heck constitutes mid-century architecture? As the name suggests, mid-century architecture came to prominence in the middle of the 20th century and defined itself by connecting design with nature, utilized innovative post-war materials, emphasized flat or gabled roofs and large windows, and built many of its structures on post and beams as opposed to simple walls. If you’ve ever seen an episode of Mad Men, then you’ve seen mid-century design.
According to Ossipoff, “The most important point of the building, however, is the character of the building itself. Not only does the systematic and repetitious pattern of the concrete grille [the brise-soleil] express the computer-world character of the IBM Corp,” he told the Honolulu Advertiser in 1966, “but it also gives the building a sense of belonging in the sun. The deep shadows of the grillwork become as significant a part of the architecture as any part of the structure itself.” While the IBM Building may be Ossipoff’s most well-regarded commercial structure, the Liljestrand house, located in Tantalus and completed in 1952, proved to be his most impactful residential design. Built for Betty and Howard Liljestrand, the home is an architectural wonder and epitomizes tropical modernism at its finest. The home had such an impact on enthusiasts that House Beautiful magazine devoted 53 pages and the cover to sing its praise. Today, it’s been restored and made available for tours to the general public.
Ossipoff's iconic IBM Building stands vigil over Ward Village. Photo: Chris Rohrer
Out of the building boom that arose in the United States following the end of the Second World War and Hawai‘i’s admission into the Union in the late 1950s, Honolulu proved to be the perfect slate for mid-century architecture to flourish. As Architectural Digest stated: “With modernist design in full swing when the island earned statehood in 1959, the capital city of Honolulu is an architectural time capsule, thanks to a coterie of West Coast visionaries like Vladimir Ossipoff and John Carl Warnecke.”
The city’s infatuation with mid-century design extended beyond residences and commercial buildings and into civic buildings as well. While the likes of I.M. Pei’s East West Center at the University of Hawai‘i and Hart Wood’s Board of Water Supply building are particularly noteworthy, it’s the crown jewel of civic buildings, the State Capital, that continues to draw the most praise. Designed by John Carl Warnecke, who is arguably one of America’s most heralded 20th-century architects, the State Capital serves as a testament to both Hawai‘i’s past and future ambitions. Warnecke, who was a close friend of the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, also designed John F. Kennedy’s gravesite in D.C.’s Arlington National Cemetery. His design of the building was loaded with symbolism. The distinct reflective pool that skirts the building is meant to represent the Pacific Ocean, while the two legislative chambers represent the volcanoes that forged the islands. The open-air design allows rain into the building’s center, creating rainbows within the structure and reminding us all of how lucky we are to live in such a gentle climate. As Honolulu enters its latest building boom and new neighborhoods are being erected, it’s important that we as a city take a moment to recognize and cherish our past in all its forms—architecture included. With just a little bit of interest and a touch of spare time, you’ll find that there’s an entire open-air museum and ode to modern design all around you. All you have to do is look up.
At the forefront of the city’s most notable architects, few can hold a candle to the aforementioned Ossipoff. Born in Russia but raised in Japan— his father worked in the Russian embassy—Ossipoff emigrated to the United States in the early 1920s, and moved to Honolulu after graduating from college in California in the 1930s. As an architect in Honolulu, Ossipoff strived to redefine beautiful architecture, and designed a series of buildings and homes that would help shape our collective identity, famously declaring a “war on ugliness” in the early 1960s.
With its gentle curves, the Blaisdell Concert Hall, erected in 1964 is a true architectural gem. Photo: AJ Feducia
Throughout his career, Ossipoff was responsible for designing an array of mid-century marvels like the iconic IBM Building, which was erected for the tech giant in 1962, and currently serves as the primary office for Ward Village and The Howard Hughes Corporation in Hawai‘i. With its unique cement façade — known architecturally as a brise-soleil — which is used to minimize an onslaught of sunlight from entering the space and to deter nesting birds, the IBM Building is unlike anything else you’ll find in the city. From a macro standpoint, the building is an homage to IBM’s rich technological achievements, and was built to resemble a computer punchcard, but to fans of mid-century design, it’s nothing short of breathtakingly beautiful.
The State Capital, designed by John Warnecke, stands vigil over the city. Photo: Kevin McCrea
The distinctive brise-soleil of the IBM Building not only deters birds from nesting, but also shades the structure. Photo: AJ Feducia
The Liljestrand house, located in Tantalus, provides us with a stunning example of mid-century design. Photo: AJ Feducia
The city's Board of Water Supply Building, located in the heart of Downtown, was designed by Hart Wood and completed in 1958, a year after the famed architect passed away . Photo: Chris Rohrer
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The Layover Sig and Kūha‘o Zane are Redesigning Hawai‘i’s Future Text by Daniel Ikaika Ito
Sig and KŪha‘o stand for their portrait at their workplace in Hilo. Photo: Ric Noyle
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KŪha‘o Zane has followed in his father's footsteps and brought his own creativity into the brand. Photo: Chris Rohrer
K ha‘o’s cultural knowledge comes from his mother—and Sig’s wife—Nalani "When we were doing our cultural research about the history of the land, there Kanaka‘ole. She is the kumu hula of H lau O Kekuhi, as well as an artist, historian, was a story that really resonated with me. It's a story of our fishing gods, Ku‘ula and vanguard of Hawaiiana. While Nalani is not an “official” member of the SZ and ‘Ai‘ai. As a father and son duo, they set the fishing practices around all the Kaiao staff, she is the cornerstone of the design and fashion house. According islands. ‘Ai‘ai, the son, ended up residing here in Kaka‘ako. There's a whole host to Sig, Nalani is a visionary that is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, but very of stories and legends surrounding the work he did here,” says K ha‘o as he relishes the last sip of his beer before departure. “So for me, I look at that as a futuristic and universal in her thought process and creativity. She has also instilled really inspirational connection to the work that my dad and I are doing here and a strong sense of k leana (responsibility) and discipline within her son as a hula dancer. With the new shop and all of the recent projects, K ha‘o has been the lessons that my dad has taught me along the way." on numerous business trips to Honolulu, the neighbor islands, Japan, and the mainland. But, he always makes it a priority to get to Hilo for hula practice every For Sig, the work they've completed at Ward Village is meant to start conversaMonday and Wednesday night. tions, to ask questions, to spur a deeper understanding of this significance of this land. "Sharing our perspective of culture and traditions have brought a greater un“Design for me is only a vehicle, the real material, or the real meat to my aesthetic derstanding for Ward Village. Expressing their intent through design has elevated or style is in how I learned to dance and the practices that surrounded it,” says their commitment as they honor the history and heritage of this area. Our collabK ha‘o. “There are plenty of designers out there, but it’s the kind of meat or the orative efforts strengthens and perpetuates cultural values, not only for us, but for kind of perspective that you’re going to bring to a design, and that is what I feel all who take in the visual narratives and will one day call it home." separates me: You’re not a surfer if you don’t surf, and you’re not a practitioner if you don’t practice.” As Honolulu continues to develop as a urban community, it's crucial for the people of the city to hold a reverence for the past while simultaneously embracing the This upcoming vacation is one of the only times of the year Sig and K ha‘o are future. After all, it's difficult to know where you're going, without knowing where able to shutdown and reboot. It’s trips like these that allow the father and son to you've been. follow fun with cultural practices like lawai‘a and he‘enalu. Moments before they board their the plane, K ha‘o shares some inspiration for a recent project for Ward Village, which included a mural over the newly debuted South Shore Market as well as branding work for Waiea, a residential tower.
For decades, Sig Zane has been representing authentic Hawaiian history in his clothing line and designs. Photo: Ric Noyle
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KŪha‘o and Brandy Serikaku examine product for a recent collaboration with surf-wear brand Hurley. Photo: Ric Noyle
Made in Hawai'i, made by hand. Photo: AJ Feducia
t’s pau hana time on a Thursday and designers Sig and K ha‘o Zane are dropping knowledge while waiting for their plane to Fiji. The father and son are en route to their annual weeklong surf/fishing trip to Namotu, a remote Fijian isle. The Zanes play hard and work even harder, so they’re enjoying their libations as they wait for their plane to arrive, with Sig sipping Japanese whiskey and K ha‘o opting for a Big Island Brewhaus tall boy.
It’s a well-earned pau hana, as it’s been a busy Q1 and Q2 for SZ Kaiao (SZD), the design arm of the Sig Zane brand. They launched another season of their luxury-line, Forest Cloud by Sig, which is made in Japan and exclusively sold at Nieman Marcus and Sig Zane Designs. This year, the collection also included house ware for the first time. The Zanes are also collaborating with Japanese-label, DESCENDANTS, on Hawaiian Airlines uniforms. In April SZD also launched their annual capsule collection with the surf brand, Hurley, by throwing the party of the year in Hilo. The Green performed outside of the Sig Zane Designs flagship store after opening night of Merrie Monarch. Less than a month later, they opened their first brick and mortar store in Honolulu, Sig on Smith. SZ Kaiao is in high demand because of their authentic aesthetic and the depth of their indigenous storytelling. They have mastered the art of the backstory with their projects, choosing to focus on the p honu (depth) of the subject matter. Their approach to design is makawalu, which is literally defined as “numerous,” but it’s a holistic way of considering dualities, balance, and the effect of spoken word, according to Sig.
Sig and KŪha‘o stand before their mural at South Shore Market. Photo: AJ Feducia
“All of the imagery we use is not taken for face value, but it is taken for the third, fourth, or even fifth meaning because so many of them have layers of interpretation, and we usually take the ones that are the deepest because they are so profound. What we are really trying to do is put forth a prophecy,” says Sig as he sips on his whiskey. “We want to create a body of work that is reflective of the past, of now, but certainly relevant for the future.”
“We want to create a body of work that is reflective of the past, of now, but certainly relevant for the future.”
Sig’s mastery of hand-cutting rubylith is the signature of the SZD aesthetic. The sharp lines of his artwork make Hawaiian flora and fauna come to life on aloha wear like no other, but according to the artist, the traditional art form of ‘ohek pala plays a more critical role in his creativity. You see there are certain restrictions that bamboo printmaking has in terms of manipulating the medium, and Sig likens it to hula kahiko, the old style of Hawaiian dance. “There are rules that dictate the aesthetic,” chimes-in K ha‘o as the p p arrive at the table. “With hula kahiko there are certain rules that you have to follow; certain foot-work that came from a time period that you have to use. With that footwork, there are only so many related hand movements that match, so it dictates the aesthetic of the dance. It’s the same way with bamboo, since you have to work with the grain of the bamboo. You can’t necessarily carve any circles because it’s really sharp and only allows simple cuts, so that is what dictates the iconic nature of ‘ohek pala, our bamboo stamp.”
An enhanced view of SZD's South Shore Market Mural. Photo: AJ Feducia
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Sig takes a moment to reflect. Photo: Ric Noyle
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Dogs Welcome Here in the Village, we really love our four-legged friends. So much so, that we’ve made all of our grounds pet-friendly. “Ward Village has really taken a leadership role in helping to create bikeable communities. They’re creating their own bike lanes and have planned out their entire neighborhood to be bike friendly." —Ben Trevino, President and COO of Bikeshare Hawaii
Owner: Jordan Higa
Owner: Meghan McCormick
Owner: Luke Williams
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Dog: Echo and Koa
Dog: Primo
Everyone loves Hapa. We've had him for a few years, and he really is a joy to be around. He's a family dog, so we all share the responsibilities. He loves the beach and other dogs. How can you look at him and not smile? Coming home to him is definitely the best part of my day!
These are my dogs, Echo and Koa. Echo is 7 years old and Koa is 6. I really love these guys. They make my life that much sweeter. They’re Italian Greyhounds and are both rescues. When I can, I love to take them out for walks to the parks at Ward to get some exercise and help them burn off some energy. They really love coming down here, saying hi to everyone, and hopefully getting a few treats.
My wife and I own The Wedding Café in Ward Village, and we're always bringing our lab, Primo, to work. He just loves it here. He's a part of the community, and just about everyone who works nearby knows him. I think it's great that more people and workplaces are becoming pet-friendly, and I'm really stoked that Ward Village is open to pets.
The Ride Creating A Bike-Friendly City in Honolulu Text by Beau Flemister
Did you know? When you talk about ideal bikeable cities in the world, a few key questions come to mind: Is the weather friendly enough? Is the city safe enough? Are there bike-lanes and/or do motorists respect the cyclists? Is the city small enough to connect points of interest? And are there even points of interests like monuments, museums, shops and restaurants that warrant a two-wheeled, pedal-driven approach to transportation?
• Multiple studies have shown that people who bring their dog to work are healthier and less-stressed compared to their colleagues without pets. • People who own pets are known to have healthier hearts and are at a lower risk for obesity. • A 2004 study found that simply petting a dog for 15 minutes led to a 10 percent decrease in blood pressure in participants. • Studies have shown that people are more likely to stop and talk with you when you’re with your four-legged companion, making it easier for you to get a date or meet new friends.
Well, if you’re talking about Honolulu, then the answer to all of the above is a unanimous yes. One might even argue that this city was made to be bike-friendly.
Owner: Esther Park
Owner: Paul and Audrey Carnate
Dog: Lucas
Dog: Sparky
This is our Golden Retriever Lucas and my son Michael Lee. We got Lucas from the Big Island about five years ago. We have another dog, a poodle named Lodo, and they're best friends. Lucas loves going outside and playing. We love the fact that Ward Village is pet-friendly, and that we can take him for walks throughout the area. We just bought a new home in Anaha, and we're all really looking forward to moving in.
Audrey and I love to involve our puppy in a lot of our outings. Unfortunately, not many shopping malls on the island allow pets. Because we live in the Ward area we love to come to Ward Village to shop, eat, and hang out. Besides having great shops and restaurants, we really appreciate that it is pet-friendly so we can include Sparky in our visits.
Photos: (From top left) Sky Bruno, Eric Wehner, Chris Rohrer, Sky Bruno, Eric Wehner
First, let’s start out with a proposition: say there were less of us driving. And, say, you had a bike that you could just rent, get on, ride for as long as you want, drop off; rinse, repeat. Local residents could save gas, the environment, some sanity (hey, being stuck behind the wheel in gridlock can be rough on your mental health) and pedal into work Downtown or to Ward Village and beyond. Tourists would stop relying so heavily on rental cars (that add more pollution and congest traffic) and simply spin their way through the city. Under the leadership of Mayor Caldwell, Honolulu has embraced the power of the pedal. Citing the numerous benefits of bicycles and the need to transition away
from a car-centric culture, the city opened the first protected bike lane on 2014 King Street, marking a new era in the way we view public transportation. Currently, O’ahu has two miles of protected bike lanes, 46 miles of bike paths, 59 miles of standard bike lanes, and 40 miles of bike routes. But Mayor Kirk Caldwell, along with the Department of Transportation and private nonprofits, continue to push for new bike-focused transportation initiatives for the city. Enter Bikeshare Hawaii: A network of publicly accessible bikes located throughout Honolulu that will encourage visitors and locals alike to ride bikes through the city. With a planned 150 docking stations, users can both pick up and drop off a bike at any one of the locations in the network, making it easy to commute and run errands, or if you like, go for a recreational ride. Funded by the city and nonprofits like the Ward Village Foundation, Bikeshare Hawai‘i’s 150 bike stations will enable a staggering 1,400 bikes to be available to the public, dotting the area between Chinatown to Diamond Head. Slated to launch by summer of 2017, the pay-to-hop on, hop-off bike system has already worked well for years in a number of other cities such as Rio de
Janeiro, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, New York City, and more. And c’mon, comparing winter-cycling in NYC to Honolulu is a no-brainer. While Bikeshare is finalizing the pricing model, there are a number of very affordable ways to get you in gear, ranging from a pay-as-you-go model to bulk time purchases. As a rule of thumb, most users won't be paying more than $20 a month. “Ward Village has really taken a leadership role in helping to create bike-able communities,” says Ben Trevino, President and COO of Bikeshare Hawaii. “They’re creating their own bike lanes and have planned out their entire neighborhood to be bike friendly. Plus, for our stations, Ward Village is located right in the center of our service area, so Bikeshare Hawaii will make discovering new stores and restaurants there really easy.” So start stretching those hamstrings and look at a new option for getting to work—or play—that doesn’t require a monthly parking stall. The New Year is just around the corner, and what better dream to welcome it than living in a newly christened bikeable city. It’s about time.
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Women’s surfing world champ and Ward Village regular Carissa Moore was all smiles at the opening of South Shore Market.
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Whether it’s in the store or in the lineup, the boys behind Salvage Public are all about drawing clean lines.
The ladies turned out en force for the opening of the new Eden In Love boutique at South Shore Market.
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Outdoor ice skating in Honolulu? Yeah, we made that happen at the IBM Building.
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Ward Village Community Calendar KAKA’AKO FARMERS’ MARKET EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8 AM TO 12 PM WARD WAREHOUSE Local farmers, merchants, and food vendors gather to sell fresh fruits, vegetables, and an array of other delicious items at the Kaka’ako Farmers’ Market. Admission is free and ample parking is available throughout Ward Village. COURTYARD YOGA EVERY THURSDAY FROM 5:30 TO 6:30 PM IBM BUILDING COURTYARD* Every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, held in partnership with CorePower Yoga, free yoga classes are open to the first 50 participants and often fill up quickly. *Classes will be held at Kolowalu Park while the ice rink is operating (plus one week for the rink to be dismantled) at the IBM Building.
THE WARD VILLAGE ICE RINK IBM BUILDING NOVEMBER 25 THROUGH JANUARY 16 Beginning on November, 25 Ward Village will unveil an ice rink in the courtyard of the IBM Building. The rink will be available for ice skating through the holidays and into the new year. For more info, please visit WardVillage.com/icerink. UBER: RIDE TO WIN SWEEPSTAKES NOW TO DECEMBER 24 Catch a ride with Uber now through December 24 for a chance to win a $500 Ward Village Gift Card with promo code WeAreWard16. One winner will be selected every week.
SANTA’S BEACH HOUSE NOVEMBER 19 TO DECEMBER 24 Take a photo with Santa at his beach house and create holiday memories, located at Level 3 of the Ward Entertainment Center adjacent to Ward Theatre. Photo packages starting at $23, which includes a $20 Shutterfly promo card with every package. Santa will be at his beach house Monday to Saturday, from noon to 8:30pm. Sundays, from noon to 6pm, and Christmas Eve from 9:00am to 6pm. Pet night is every Tuesday from 5:00pm to 8:30pm.
COURTYARD CINEMA IBM BUILDING COURTYARD FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 9 Courtyard Cinema, a free movie showing at the IBM Building, is presented in partnership with the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) and Consolidated Theatres. Guests are treated to complimentary popcorn, food vendors, an activities celebrating the theme of the film. To learn about upcoming films and reserve your seat. (Admission is free but tickets must be reserved online.) Please go to WardVillageShops.com/events to learn more.
CHINESE NEW YEAR IBM BUILDING / WARD VILLAGE JANUARY 22, 2017 Join us at Ward Village as we say Gong Hey Fat Choy and ring in the Chinese New Year with an array of events, including spectacular lion dances, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations, kung fu skits and so much more. It’s all going down on January 22, starting at 10:30 am at the IBM Building.
KONA NUI NIGHTS FEBRUARY 15, MARCH 15 A celebration of Hawaiian culture and music, this family friendly monthly event features performances by hula dancers and local musicians alongside food and beverage vendors. Admission is free but ticket reservations are required. For more info, please visit us at wardvillageshops.com/event.
SPEND TO WIN DECEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 24 Spend $100 or more and receive a complimentary movie ticket. Limit five per person, exclusive to 13 years and older, while supplies last. Redemption locations can be found at Ward Warehouse’s Tiare Teiti “All Things Tahiti,” Ward Centre’s Downtown Gifthings, and South Shore Market’s Big Island Delights.
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