REVITALIZING
DOWNTOWN HONOLULU
Creating a Business Improvement District
What is a Business Improvement District (BID)?
A community of local businesses that band together, contributing to a shared fund that
fuels neighborhood beautification and improved municipal services
Non-Profit Organization
That oversees, manages, and funds supplemental public services that may not otherwise be available to a community.
Funded by Commercial Property Owners
Through property assessments with no cost to local residents of the area, collected by local municipality (Honolulu County).
Governed by a Board
With representation comprised of landowners, business owners, and government represntatives.
OUR MISSION
Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District (BID) is dedicated to strengthening the economic vitality, safety, and overall experience of Honolulu’s urban core. We work collaboratively with property owners, businesses, and community partners to enhance the cleanliness, security, and appeal of Downtown Honolulu, ensuring it remains a vibrant place to work, shop, visit, and invest.
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Through strategic services, advocacy, and placemaking initiatives, the Downtown Honolulu BID supports a thriving business environment while honoring the district’s rich cultural and historical significance. Our mission is to foster a clean, safe, and connected downtown that benefits local businesses, residents, and the broader island communitytoday and for generations to come.
BID Ambassadors managing the Waikiki District
Benefits of a Business Improvement District...
Enhanced Security
Provides uniformed personnel on the ground that patrol the district.
Sanitation and Cleanliness
Funds sidewalk and public space cleaning, power washing, and graffiti removal.
Public Maintenance & Capital Improvements
Including street sweeps, trash pick-up, public equipment repairs and landscaping.
Marketing Campaigns
Coordinates campaigns to attract consumers, commercial tenants, tourists, and investors to local businesses.
Public Events & Street Activation
Plans community events such as parades, farmers markets, and street events.
Advocacy Efforts
Supports ability to adjust policy for the district and receive governmental grants and other funds.
Downtown Honolulu BID Boundaries
Boundaries:
- Nu'uanu to Richard Street
- S. Beretania to Ala Moana Blvd / Nimitz Hwy
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Honolulu's Central Business District
The Business Improvement District focuses on Honolulu’s Central Business District to concentrate resources where economic activity, employment, and public use are most dense. This targeted approach allows services and improvements to be delivered more effectively and with measurable impact.
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What to Expect
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The district is committed to creating a downtown environment that feels active, welcoming, and cared for—where streets, public spaces, and corridors invite people to linger, explore, and return. By coordinating visible improvements, programming, and place-based investments, the BID aims to restore confidence in Downtown Honolulu as a destination beyond the workday. These efforts are intended to attract more visitors from across the island, increase after-hours activity, and support a vibrant mix of businesses, culture, and community life. This vision aligns with the broader goal to reactivate DoHo, led by redevelopment efforts championed by Christine Camp, and to reestablish downtown as a dynamic urban center.
