REIT Benefits

Building Communities

What types of projects do REITs bring to the community?

Many favorite spots for shopping and entertainment, such as Ka Makana Ali’i in Kapolei, wouldn’t exist without REITs. REITs also provide affordable housing, medical office buildings and spaces for local businesses, as well as support for educational institutions and charities.

Affordable Housing

REITs build affordable and workforce housing complexes, as well as student housing, for Hawaii’s working families.

  • Moanalua Hillside Apartments
  • Waena Apartments
  • The Lofts at Kapolei
  • Hale Mahana Student Housing

Commercial Development

Office buildings, such as Bishop Square, are owned by REITs provide local small businesses as well as larger corporations a place for their companies to grow and succeed. 

Retail/Entertainment

REITs make possible many of the retail and entertainment destinations that are the most popular among residents and visitors alike.

  • Ka Makana Ali’i
  • Pearlridge Center
  • Prince Kuhio Plaza
  • Whaler’s Village

Enhancing the Community

Making life better in Hawaii from affordable housing to shopping and entertainment.

About the Wide Range of REIT Projects

Creating Jobs

As of 2023, REITs have delivered an estimated 16,000 full-time jobs in Hawaii.

How REITs Generate Employment

Helping Charities

Supporting nonprofit organizations and charitable causes.

View Supported Charities

Boosting the Economy

Generating millions of dollars in tax revenue for the state and counties.

REIT Investments Multiply Economic Dividends
Miki‘ala Lidstone

"Being able to perform for the community in a comfortable space and environment is invaluable because there is ample parking, their friends and family can come, and you don’t even need to buy a ticket."

Miki‘ala Lidstone Kumu Hula of Halau o ‘o Kaululaua‘e