BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Pacific/Honolulu X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89@laialoha.org DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250905T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250905T133000 DTSTAMP:20251209T073134Z URL:https://laialoha.org/events/fall-meeting-managed-retreat-charting-a-re silient-future-for-hawaiis-coasts/ SUMMARY:Fall Meeting - Managed Retreat: Charting a Resilient Future for Haw ai‘i’s Coasts DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an engaging and timely presentation hosted by the State of Hawai‘i Office of Planning and Sustainable Development ( OPSD) Coastal Zone Management Program:\nManaged Retreat:\nCharting a Resil ient Future for Hawai‘i’s Coasts\nAbout the Event\nThe State of Hawai ‘i Office of Planning and Sustainable Development Coastal Zone Managemen t Program recently completed a two-year study on managed retreat as a clim ate adaptation strategy. The study identifies legal\, policy\, and funding opportunities and challenges\, offering 20 actionable recommendations cen tered on a proposed Beach Resilience Program to address coastal erosion an d sea level rise. Developed with input from government\, cultural\, legal\ , and real estate stakeholders\, the project integrates Traditional Ecolog ical Knowledge and equity principles. This presentation will explore key f indings\, implementation pathways\, and how the planning and development c ommunity can engage in shaping a resilient future for Hawai‘i’s vulner able coastal areas.\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\nMary Alice Evans\nDirector \, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development\nMary Alice has served i n four different state departments and a variety of jobs\, including Deput y and Interim Comptroller of the Department of Accounting and General Serv ices\, Special Assistant to the Governor for Research\, Planner\, and Plan ning Program Manager\, and Deputy Director of DBEDT for eight years from 2 011 – 2019.  Mary Alice also twice served as Chapter President of the Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Planning Association\, as a member of th e Hawai‘i Economic Association\, chair of the Honolulu City Planning Com mission\, and a volunteer for the Urban Land Institute’s Urban Plan proj ect.  Mary Alice graduated from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa wh ere she obtained her Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning.\n\n Sarah Chang\nProject Analyst &\; Manager\, Coastal Zone Management Prog ram\nSarah Chang is a project analyst with the Hawaiʻi State Office of Pl anning &\; Sustainable Development\, Coastal Zone Management Program. S he coordinates the Hawaiʻi Ocean Resources Management Plan (ORMP)\, a sta tewide plan that seeks to resolve coastal problems and issues that are not adequately addressed by existing laws and rules. The 2020 ORMP highlights three areas of need within the coastal zone: (1) Development and Coastal Hazards\, (2) Land-based Pollution\, and (3) Marine Ecosystems. The ORMP r elies on collaborative implementation and facilitates cross-agency project s with partners that include Federal\, State\, County\, and community repr esentation.\n\nMelissa May\, AICP\nPrincipal and Resilience Lead\, Haley & amp\; AldrichContinue \nMelissa May has extensive experience advancing cli mate resilience across policy landscapes and built environments in Hawaii. She has partnered with state and local agencies on award-winning projects including resilient design guidelines and policy analysis for climate ada ptation and managed retreat. As resilience lead\, Melissa develops busines s and strategy for Haley &\; Aldrich’s Resilience team and integrates resilience into practice areas across the firm. Melissa’s comprehensive knowledge of the policy and regulatory landscape makes her an invaluable problem-solving partner on complex planning and policy issues. Her inclusi ve\, systems-based approach ensures that every project reflects a shared v ision\, builds community capacity\, and provides a pathway to implementati on.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore how Hawai‘i can move tow ard a more resilient coastal future—and how you can play a part.\n\nWe l ook forward to seeing you there! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laialoha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ IMG_3499-rotated.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu X-LIC-LOCATION:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240905T113000 TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR