The Lambda Alpha International Aloha Chapter had a strong presence at the 2025 Land Economics Gathering in Montréal, with seven chapter members in attendance (a record for Hawai‘i!). Among them were many first-time attendees, all eager to learn, connect, and gain inspiration as we prepare to host the 2026 Gathering …
LAI Aloha Chapter is honored to invite you to the 2026 Gathering October 8-10, 2026 Honolulu, Hawai‘i The LAI Aloha Chapter is proud to host the 2026 Land Economics Gathering at the beautiful ‘Alohilani Resort, located in the heart of Waikīkī! Join LAI members from around the world for a …
Aloha Chapter members were treated to an amusing yet informative presentation by Kauai’s Mayor Derek Kawakami. With him for the meeting were LAI members Mike Dahilig, the County Managing Director, and Kaaina Hull, the County Planning Director. For several years now the County has been cracking down on illegal vacation …
Aloha kakou, It was great seeing familiar and new faces at the June LAI meeting! There’s so much going on, so here’s some important chapter news. Save the Date – Thurs, Sept 8 Fall Meeting (in person only) Our next meeting on Thurs, Sept 8 will feature Mayor Derek Kawakami and our …
Land Economics Foundation (LEF) Grant: Along with payment of dues, LAI members are annually given the opportunity to make a separate donation to the LEF, a not-for-profit charitable foundation and sister organization to LAI which provides grants to advance the land economics-related goals of LAI.
We’re halfway through another extraordinary year and are headed into recovery. Hopefully, we have also been jolted into a “renaissance” in land economics and land use after emerging from Covid struggles that highlighted the fragility of our economy in Hawaii and vast inequities in our community.
In 2003 under the leadership of then Chapter President Mark Hastert, Honolulu was the host location for one of the International Land Economic Weekends (LEW). Attendees were given guided tours of Kakaako, Kapolei, and were treated to a memorable sunset luau at Lanikuhonua.
Aloha Chapter kicked off the LEW with a President’s Reception aboard the USS Missouri. The closing reception was held at Washington Place, a structure built for Queen Liliuokanlani and currently the Governor’s Residence. A full description of the tours and events is included in the LEW reports on this website.
