What Happened to Historic Kailua?
Kailua, once a quiet little town, home to families who have lived here for generations, is now a growing city which is built largely upon a flourishing tourism sector and consumer market. While the continuous development and destruction of historic Kailua is primarily an issue for those who were raised there, I believe that it is also of great concern to anyone who appreciates Hawaii’s natural beauty. Tourism is at once Oahu’s greatest downfall and greatest victory, for if we wish to continue to survive economically, we must make the preservation of this place and it’s culture a priority.
