After five years of planning, the city of Honolulu is one step closer to a $722 million redevelopment of its landmark Neal S. Blaisdell community center — a fixture in the community since 1964.
The purchasing division of Honolulu’s Department of Budget and Fiscal Services has launched an RFQ for a potential public-private partnership to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the 22-acre redevelopment.
“The proposed public-private partnership would benefit the city and provide a next-generation civic center for our residents by paying a significant portion of the costs related to construction,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “Civic centers have proven to be economic drivers for cities around the world. Unless we upgrade, Honolulu will no longer be able to attract the kinds of arts, culture, entertainment and sporting events that our citizens enjoy. This is a project that will serve the community for decades to come.”
The submission deadline is Oct. 31. More information about the RFQ can be found here.
