Stan Kuriyama, A&B Properties chief executive officer, callsthe business park "a cornerstone of our real estate developmentplans for Maui." Kuriyama describes the site of the project as "astrategic location in the heart of Maui's commercial center, inclose proximity to the harbor and airport." He says that itcomplements the company's long-term plans for new housing in theKahului region for local residents.

A&B will be the master developer for the project and willuse energy efficient building design and recycling programs, andwill develop a non-potable water system for the project'sirrigation needs. Initial subdivision plans are under way, withdevelopment and sales expected to be completed over a 15-yearperiod.

As part of the project, A&B will make several landcontributions near the project to the county: 40 acres foraffordable housing; seven acres for a community center and threeacres for a park. In addition, A&B will contribute at least 20acres for one or more wastewater treatment plants, and, at theoutset of the project, will build a new bypass road to relievetraffic congestion on Dairy Road, which is a major thoroughfare inthe area.