VCA Long Range Plan
The most recent changes to the VCA Long-Range Plan, previously known as Volcano Vision 2020,
are based on the series of small community meetings facilitated by the County of Hawaii for the ongoing
"Puna Community Development Plan." The 2007 update incorporates the ideas generated from 16 small
group meetings held in the Volcano area (Golf Course to Akatsuka) in March through May of 2006. There
was clear consensus on several issues.
1st ranked ideas included strong support for preserving village character and regulation of forest
clearing. In addition to invasive species control, the continued support of school facilities and infrastructural improvements at Cooper Center top the list of number one priorities.
2nd rank ideas from Volcano residents, suggesting formal recognition and support for the Biosphere
Reserve around the National Park. There was emphasis on alternative transportation, a County fire station, senior services, health services, supporting local farming, rethinking commercial zoning and consolidation of business zones.
3rd ranked ideas included concerns over flooding, local economic development, dissatisfaction with
current enforcement of existing law, and a desire not to convert more agricultural land to residential
functions.
These ideas are taken into consideration as we crafted the wording of the update. The changes are conservative and specific and include one case of a fulfilled goal being removed from the list.
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