A study of attitudes toward Big Island development issues

Abstract

77, [14] leaves ; 28 cm."This survey was aimed at determining how informed people feel about the development proposals, how widespread support is at present, what specific concerns will need to be addressed in Cook & Associates' educational program, and how opposition to the projects might be most appropriately addressed.Topics: How residents feel ... about economic growth in Hawaii versus keeping things as they are now -- Should development decisions be made by residents of an affected area or by all citizens -- The respondent's single most important source of news and information about local events and activities -- How informed people feel about proposals for a space facility in Kau and the irradiation plant in Hilo ... -- Whether residents favor or oppose geothermal development on the Big Island and additional hotels and resorts in its Kona-Kohala district -- Attitude toward C. Brewer & Co., Ltd. -- Demographic characteristics of survey respondents ...