Hilo’s Beloved Banyan Drive Is in Ruins. Could a New Agency Save It?

Hilo’s beloved Banyan Drive is in ruins. Could a new agency save it?

Banyan Drive in Hilo was once teeming with life. The picturesque Waiākea peninsula, lined with sprawling fig trees, hosted tourists and locals alike.

Hilo’s beloved Banyan Drive is in ruins. Could a new agency save it? - The Morning Sun

Banyan Drive in Hilo was once teeming with life. The picturesque Waiākea peninsula, lined with sprawling fig trees, hosted tourists and locals alike. But for over a decade it’s been in disrepair — the trees are rotting and falling, buildings are derelict and threatened by a rising sea. State lawmakers who represent the area have been advocating for funds to revitalize it for over a decade but progress has been slow and concerns are growing that …

Hilo’s Beloved Banyan Drive Is In Ruins. Could A New Agency Save It? Lawmakers want a hotel built at Hilo’s airport to meet the housing needs of the Merrie Monarch festival while longer-term efforts to revitalize the once-thriving tourist district continu

Hilo’s Beloved Banyan Drive Is In Ruins. Could A New Agency Save It?