Benzinga | Oct 6, 2021 04:04PM EDT

The Howard Hughes Corporation Opens 5th Mixed-Use Development At Honolulu's Ward Village

- The Howard Hughes Corporation(r) (NYSE:HHC) announced today that it has begun welcoming residents to Aalii (r), the fifth residential tower to be delivered in Ward Village(r), further enhancing the 60-acre coastal master planned community's transformation of Honolulu's urban core. Aalii is an innovative, smart-living residential tower that exemplifies the sought-after contemporary urban island lifestyle, offering design-conscious homes while helping to address the need for workforce housing in Honolulu.

Designed by award-winning architecture firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz in partnership with acclaimed interior designer Rottet Studio, Aalii reimagines living space to empower residents with the flexibility, ease and convenience to focus on a quality, active outdoor lifestyle, with amenities designed to be an extension of one's home.

Aalii offers studio, one- and two-bedroom residences which pair space-maximizing design with resort-style amenities. Optional "turnkey" packages have been thoughtfully curated with high-quality accessories and modern furniture packages tailor-made for each home. Aalii provides each residence with its own private lnai, along with access to two levels of an indoor-outdoor penthouse-level Sky Deck offering 360-degree ocean and mountain views, as well as leisure and fitness amenities. Multiple indoor-outdoor activity and event spaces include a pool deck with barbecue areas, poolside cabanas, and keiki splash and play areas.

"Aalii is the latest addition and fifth mixed-use development completed in Ward Village, which continues to mature and become an exceptional community," said David R. O'Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of The Howard Hughes Corporation. "The sustained sales momentum that Ward Village has seen--with ninety-one units contracted in the first half of 2021 despite travel restrictions to Hawaii--is a testament to the outstanding quality and contemporary island lifestyle that Ward Village offers, along with the unique benefits of an integrated master planned community."

Ward Village is at the forefront of enduring and responsible community development--integrating striking architecture, dynamic retail, and an emphasis on public open spaces and parks. Aalii was created to respond to strong market demand for new homes in Honolulu's walkable urban core, adjacent to Hawaii's flagship Whole Foods Market and Ala Moana Beach Park.

"We're thrilled to welcome residents to their new homes in 'Aalii as they become valued members of the Ward Village community," said Doug Johnstone, President, Hawaii at The Howard Hughes Corporation. "In addition to its 751 homes, of which 150 are dedicated to meet the demand for workforce housing in Honolulu, Aalii will introduce a new 11,000-square-foot retail streetscape integrated with Victoria Ward Park, the focal point of our neighborhood's public open space."

"I never thought homeownership in Hawaii--let alone in Honolulu--would be possible for me before I found Aalii," said Scott Ashlock, Aalii resident. "I'm so excited to connect with my neighbors and enjoy all of the urban amenities that Ward Village provides, including new restaurants and shops, all within walking distance."

As a LEED-ND Platinum-certified master planned community, Ward Village demonstrates its commitment to responsible, mixed-use development by investing in public benefits and amenities for Honolulu's urban community. For more information, visit www.wardvillage.com.