With more than 80,000 new homes expected to be constructed by 2025, Kaoplei is right on track to becoming the largest community on the island of O’ahu. Because of the city’s rapid rise, developers have been working on expanding the Ka Makana Ali’i shopping center to serve as a gathering place for the growing Kapolei community.
The 750,000-square-foot Center opened in 2016 and now features more than 125 retailers, eateries, a state-of- the-art Consolidated Theaters, fulfilling the shopping and dining demands of West O’ahu. However, despite the endless dining choices and shopping options, there is still one element missing that the large expansion will give to leeward locals.
Located adjacent to the Ka Makana Ali‘i parking lot next to 24 Hour Fitness, “The Grove” will be an area of the mall heavily focused on health. The area provides shoppers with an additional 109,000-square-foot space that will be home to a variety of health lifestyle retailers, restaurants and services, including Foodland Farms, Hawai’i Pacific Health, PetSmart and more.
The Grove is anticipated to open sometime this year and is expected to provide an economic boost for the region. Upon completion of The Grove, Ka Makana Ali‘i will be the third largest mall in Hawaii.
“We’re excited to welcome The Grove, which will provide our community additional healthy options at the Center for West O‘ahu,” said Stephanie England, general manager of Ka Makana Ali‘i. “Health and wellness is an important part of our Island lifestyle and Ka Makana Ali‘i looks forward to sharing expanded options with the community that has embraced us as their Center.”
Staying true to the island culture, the name, The Grove, pays homage to the agricultural roots of Kapolei and the Ewa plains, which were once a flourishing sugar plantation.
The entire $350 million buildouts of Ka Makana Ali’i shopping center are being led and brought into fruition by DeBartolo Development. Built on a legacy of more than six decades, the DeBartolo name is recognized as an icon in the real estate industry. Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., former owner of the San Francisco 49ers and his brother, Edward Kobel, have evolved DeBartolo Development into one of the largest private real estate investment and development companies in the country.
Today, DeBartolo Development invests in real estate assets of all sizes and scopes, specializing in market-driven, ground-up development of multifamily, hospitality, retail and mixed-use projects throughout the United States. DeBartolo Development combines experience, sound research and market foresight with institutional partnerships and strong lender and broker relationships to meet the unique challenges of today’s real estate environment.
“Hawai‘i Pacific Health will be a much needed facility for the community and having Hawai‘i’s best grocery store, Foodland Farms, will bring everyday conveniences to the fastest growing community in Hawai‘i,” said Rich Hartline, vice president of development for DeBartolo Development. “Having a locally owned grocery store and innovative clinic within the Center will position Ka Makana Ali‘i as a premiere destination for the Ewa and Kapolei neighborhoods.”
For more information on the DeBartolo Development, please visit their website at www.debartolodevelopment.com. And to stay up to date with when The Grove plans to open it’s doors to the public, visit https://www.kamakanaalii.com.
