Paia

A historic coastal plantation town on the island's North Shore, Paia has a rural ambiance that disguises it's sophistication. It is a home to the HC&S sugar industry and in the early 1900's was the hub of county commerce.

To visit the town today, you'd never know it but remnants remain of an old railroad track and station that transported sugar and connected people between Paia and Central Maui.

Paia evolved to embrace new immigrants and host international visitors. Paia offers a variety of clothing stores, curios shops and great eateries.

Located on Baldwin Avenue and Hana Highway, Paia is considered by most the last stop to pick up essentials before a trip to Hana.

Hookipa Beach Park is known as the "windsurfing capital of the world" yet it is not uncommon to see surfers and windsurfers side by side enjoying the picturesque and natural setting of the North Shore.

Paia's rich plantation heritage includes the influence of the sugar industry that remains alive and well. Paia has been able to retain it's cultural diversity which enhances the flavor of this unique community.

 

Paia Main Street Association

(Projects assisted by Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center
Staff and Professional Resources)

Project Involvement

• 2006 Paia Business Country Town Design Guidelines w/ connections to proposed By-Pass.
   
• 2006 Paia Town Square…Conceptual Design incorporated w/ Paia Mercantile Project.
   
• Paia Strategic Plan 2020.
   
• Paia Small Town Zoning and Development Code.
   
• Paia Business Capacity Study.
   
• Paia Business Country Town Guidelines (Pacific Design Team).
   
• Paia Main Street Assn., testified on Community-Based issues incl., water, road improvements, bike tours,transient vacation rentals and new and rehab projects in town.
   
• Paia Main Street identified and supported needed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) For the Northshore.
   
• Researched, Reviewed and provided recommendations on important public and private sector projects for Paia and the Northshore.
   
• Advocate for Paia Town Businesses & Related Issues.
   
• Paia/Haiku Country Town Design Guidelines (Review and Recommendations for Update)
   
• Paia Youth and Cultural Center.
   
• State Long-Range Planning Land Transportation Plan.
   
• Town Centennial Celebration.
   
• Hookipa Beach Park Renovation.
   
• Baldwin Park Safety Project.
   
• Alternative Traffic Options.
   
• Coastal Erosion Concerns.
   
• Community Work Day.
   
• Alternatives To Cane Burning.
   
• Maui Outdoor Circle Tree Planting.
   
• Paia Walking Tour Brochure.
   
• Annual Town Christmas Party.
   
• Community Recycling.
   
• Parking Coalition for Paia Municipal Lot (Hana Highway)
   
• King Kekaulike High School Site Location.
   
• Open Space Clean-up Baldwin to Paia Park.
   
• Country Parking Lot Beautification (Baldwin Avenue)
   
• Resurfacing of Baldwin Avenue & Hana Highway.
   
• Paia/Haiku Citizens Advisory Council Recommendations.
   
• Community Oriented Policing Program.
   
• Haleakala Times News Column.
   
• Christmas Tree Recycling.
   
• Town Entry Signs (3).
   
• Paia Town Promotion Incentive.
   
• Oral History Project & Book.
   
• Trash Receptacles (8).
   
• Paia Strategic Plan 2005

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