Maui Rebuilds with Community Resilience and Hazard-Resistant Housing

One year after the devastating wildfires, residents and researchers collaborate to create a safer, more equitable future for Lahaina.

The 2023 Maui wildfires killed 102 people and destroyed over 2,200 buildings, prompting a significant rebuilding effort.
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the Colorado Boulder are working on hazard-resilient housing solutions.
Community members, under the 'Lahaina Strong' initiative, have emerged as leaders advocating for equitable housing and policy changes.
New legislation regulates short-term vacation rentals to address the housing crisis exacerbated by the wildfires.
Various funds and organizations, such as the Maui Strong Fund and the Kākoʻo Maui Fund, are supporting long-term recovery efforts.