IN-DEPTH CASE STUDIES OF SUCCESSFUL RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The objective of this phase of the study was: to identify at least two communities to serve as
good examples of areas that have retained their rural character and lifestyle, and at least one
rural community to serve as a good example of an area that has retained its rural character and
lifestyle and protected traditional culture. These “good examples” shall have relevance and
potential applicability to Hawai‘i’s situation. In conjunction with DBEDT Office of Planning three
organizations were selected for greater in-depth review: Waipa Foundation; the Kohala Center,
and HandMade in America. These case studies are included in the following sections.