An island in Hawaiʻi had long been occupied and used by the United States military. But native Hawaiians fought to restore it to the people and bring it back ecologically after years of being used as a bombing range. The island holds deep meaning to many Hawaiian people.
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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.