HI SB604

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to review the $316,000,000 redevelopment project at Kuhio Park Terrace, which includes retention and renovation of two 16-floor towers housing 572 units.

Directs the authority to examine the rationale for retaining high-rise towers rather than replacing them with lower-rise alternatives, citing national trends of demolishing similar public housing structures.

Mandates analysis of cost differences between retaining versus replacing the high-rise towers, site restrictions, and impacts on the 12-13 year redevelopment timeline.

Requires the authority to report findings and recommendations to the legislature by September 30, 2011, regarding the tower renovation plan and any proposed amendments to the redevelopment.

Addresses resident complaints about hazardous conditions and maintenance problems in the existing high-rise facilities that led to a 2008 class action lawsuit.