Site Adjacencies

The Center for Workforce Excellence (CWFE) building is adjacent to the Wahiawā Civic Center (WCC) which is located east of the project site. As of the date of submission of this report, the WCC has completed the planning process and is undergoing final design review.

The WCC design locates the Judiciary building closest to the property line between the CWFE building. This was decided on under the assumption that the existing Wahiawā Library would not be undergoing new construction and that it would not expand above one story.

Throughout the Wahiawā Civic Center design process, DAGS assumed the Wahiawā Public Library would not exceed its existing one-story height. The current design brings the building to three stories . This prompted concerns from the State Judiciary. The Judiciary needs to ensure the safety of judges by eliminating lines of sight from any area that the judges park, walk, or work. Adequate screening will need to be agreed upon.

The lawns and planted areas around the existing Wahiawā Library and Civic Center have been a continuing public health and safety concern. In the past, maintenance crew have encountered human feces in these planted areas. In 2020, the neighboring Wahiawā Women, Infants and Children building was set ablaze. As a mitigation measure to address the issue of public safety, DAGS, DOE, HSPLS, and UHCC have all requested to minimize yard setbacks around the property and to secure outdoor public communal spaces.

However, current building locations leave leftover open spaces that need to be considered to avoid vagrancy. UHCDC is proposing an outdoor securable and programmable courtyard that would be used by the CFWE for outdoor meetings, classes, or other activities.

Center for Workforce Excellence

CENTER STREET

Fence to secure courtyard

Fence to secure courtyard.

Courtyard can be reserved for outdoor activities and events. No pubic access

Judiciary Building

CALIFORNIA AVENUE Civic Center