About LURF:

 

The Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii (LURF) is the voice of landowners and developers in Hawaii. LURF was established in 1979 to promote and advance the interests of the development community, particularly in the areas of land use laws and regulations.

Over the years, LURF has been a strong voice of reason, working to represent the interests of its membership and at the same time find common ground for the concerns of government, business, and the community. LURF accomplishes this through a three-pronged program of Research, Information, and Advocacy.

  • Research —LURF sponsors or produces research projects to educate and inform decision-makers, the media, and the public about issues related to land use, development, and the economy.
     
  • Information —LURF tracks, analyzes and reports to members on state and county land use policies and proposals that include planning, zoning, environmental, housing, economic development, infrastructure, and natural resource issues. The main channels of communication are the bi-monthly Land Use Bulletin, and LegTrack, produced weekly during the legislative session.
     
  • Advocacy —LURF actively promotes equitable and streamlined state and county land use laws and regulations that advance economic development for the benefit of LURF members through research, testimony, and education.
     
  • Alliances —LURF has developed relationships with a wide range of other professional organizations on common advocacy goals.  One of our strategies has been to partner with other organizations to broaden our reach on issues.

Leadership:

LURF is governed by an executive committee and board of directors representing each of the members.

2005-2006 Executive Committee
Board of Directors and Member Organization Leadership
Past Chairmen/Presidents

Governance:

The following documents provide an overview of the vision, strategic goals, and rules by which LURF is governed.

  • Bylaws  
  • Strategic Plan – (in pdf format or PowerPoint format )

Working Groups:

Member Involvement

LURF harnesses the creativity and expertise of its broad membership in the development of its policies and programs. Members from all sectors are involved in issues of importance and are called upon in small working groups to address issues that are relevant and timely. LURF also offers a wide range of special interest groups to meet the business needs of the development community through informal and formal alliances with other groups and organizations. Volunteer participation assures LURF's relevancy and success in achieving its mission.

 

Staff Directory:

David Arakawa, Executive Director
(Vacant), Director of Research and Legal Affairs
 

Phone: 808-521-4717  Fax: 808-536-0132.

If you would like to contact LURF to ask a question or make a comment, please fill in the online form below the Staff Directory and submit it directly to LURF.