THE STORIES AND IDEAS BEHIND OUR DRAWINGS
We asked participants to share their drawings of a Vibrant Hawaiʻi
and the meaning behind the images.
Each thought was captured and contributed to larger community vision.
THIS IS WHAT WE WANT
Health: Health and Self Care Health and Healing, Recreation/Balance, Health and Wellness, Decreased substance use, Accessible healthcare
Mobility and Transportation equity
Mālama ʻĀina Land management (utilization), Ahupuaʻa (Hyper local access to all services), ʻAina as a way of being and learning, Mālama ʻĀina, Clean accessible water, Preservation of natural resources and cultural resources, Food sustainability
Mālama Honua: Mālama honua, Healthy environment, Ocean awareness, Environment: healthy, Accountability for our environment
Housing: affordable and accessible , Attainable housing, Housing that is "perfect" for the individual, Spectrum of housing options
Financial Literacy
Equitable economic access: Small business development assistance, Access to capital for minorities, Entrepreneurship, Global competition (economic), Financial literacy for communities of color and women, Dynamic workforce development, Workforce development, Access to good jobs, Access to resources, Available resources, Affordability, Equality of opportunity
Edupowerment: Edu-powerment (Learning), Building skills and knowledge
Education: Access to equal education, Holistic educational opportunities, Access to economic and educational opportunities for keiki to kupuna
Economy: Incentive to stay and economic opportunities to thrive, Ag as key to diverse economies
Diverse education opportunities: Education, Innovative education, Education beyond the walls, Place based education, Holistic approach and education, Education options and choices, Building community-based schools, Agric/foresty education, Access to media
THIS IS HOW WE WANT TO ACHIEVE IT
Universal Design
Social Justice: Inclusivity, Equal access to representation, No disparity, Empowerment and equity, Empowerment, Providing resources, Access to community resources/activities
Purpose
Policy and government involvement
Living Aloha: Gratitude, respect, aloha, Honor host culture, Togetherness, community mindset, giving, helping, Spirit of love, aloha, Personal and community responsibility, Sense of peace and purpose, Lōkahi (teamwork)
Good Planning: Good planning, Aging in place, Open space, Pet friendly parks, Multi-modal transportation (beyond roads for cars)
Development of Ag industry
Culture of sustainability and resilience: Cultivate culture of sustainability and resilience, Inter-dependence, communication, listen to all people, needs met through coordination
Celebrate Diversity: Celebrate diversity and be inclusive, Celebrate diversity
Best leadership we can get.
Arts and Community Engagement
Aloha in Action: Community as ʻohana, ʻO ke aloha ke kuleana... Responsibility and privilege, Aloha respect, kind, accountable, personal gratitude, accepting, culture and tradition, foundation, over-arching, Aloha mindset/value, Cohesive and working together, Love humanity
IF WE GET IT RIGHT, THIS WILL BE THE RESULT
Thriving communities: All thriving, Hopeful, Easing burden, Thriving in balance, Healthy people creates healthy place to thrive not just survive, Celebrate good things in life, Optimism, hope
Sustainability and Abundance: Sustainability and abundance, Cultivating innovative industries (self-sustaining), Self-sustainable economy (balanced), Reduce imports, Recycling , ʻĀina revitalizing industries, Ag Tech hydroponic, aquaculture, Reduce dependence on fossil fuels, Reciprocity, Clean energy, Access to environmental upgrades, Sustainability, Sustainability, Sustainability, Bartering system
Strong Families: Strong families, Strong families, Family togetherness, House as a home, Home = safe foundation, Stability in community and family, Basic necessity, Acceptance - self-worth, Satisfaction with life, Freedom - having a choice, choosing lifestyle , Finding peace
Quality of Life: Balance in all aspects of life, Balance of home, work, spiritual, Functional fun family time, Space and time for pets, Resilient to unhealthy stress, Children are free of stress, Strong families: Safe and secure, "Trauma informed" care
Perseverance and Resilience
Open space: Natural scenery, peaceful, Access to nature and open spaces, Outdoor activities, Free from excess
ʻOhana: Family quality time, eating dinner together, ʻOhana, Safety/security
Management of resources
Local healthy food system for all: Opportunities to share food resources, Access to healthy food, Healthy food (grown, organic, etc.) in production and consumption, Whole food: non-processed, safe, breast feeding, Healthy food, self-reliance
Kau Hale: Kau Hale (collective, collaborative, coordination), Inclusiveness: diversity of culture, Cultural awareness, Values in our core foundations, Philanthropy, Community working together, Spirit of togetherness, Sense of belonging, Honoring individuality of community, Diversity, Self-identity
Informed and educated citizens.
Healthy Natural Environmental Stewardship: Healthy environment, Nurture healthy environment, Protecting resources, Clean water, Caring for land and earth