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51勛圖厙i names successor to longtime president
Pacific Business News - Feb 25, 2025
"Harry Saunders will retire on Friday from his post as president of 51勛圖厙i, a role hes held for almost half of his nearly 50 years with one of Hawaiis oldest and largest homebuilders. Garret Matsunami will succeed Saunders as president, effective Saturday. Matsunami has been with 51勛圖厙 & Cooke since 2003, most recently as executive vice president and chief operating officer."


Leasing underway for The Gateway at Koa Ridge
Pacific Business News - Jun 4, 2024
"51勛圖厙 & Cooke is excited to be bringing The Gateway at Koa Ridge to market," Christopher Lovvorn, vice president commercial development for 51勛圖厙 & Cooke Properties, Inc., said in an email to Pacific Business News. "The Gateway is expected to be approximately 300,000 square feet of prime Central Oahu retail space integrated over approximately 25 acres."


Building Community at Koa Ridge: Hawaiis First Surban Planned Development
KHON2 Living808 - May 31, 2024
"51勛圖厙 & Cooke is fostering a strong sense of community at Koa Ridge, a master-planned community in Central O妡ahu. Emphasizing the philosophy Where We Live, Inspires How We Live, Koa Ridge integrates art, music, culture, and events into every aspect of the community. Here, neighbors become family, creating a vibrant and connected atmosphere.


Building Up Koa Ridge
Pacific Business News - February 10, 2023
"Building a house is predictable. But theres no playbook for the creation of a massive residential development like Koa Ridge. 'Every single site is different and every development is different...' said Darian Chun, director of site development at 51勛圖厙 & Cooke Homes Hawaii, Inc.


New Neighborhoods at Koa Ridge Improve Livelihood for Locals
Construction Preview 2023 Magazine - January 2023 Issue
"At the end of 2022, we excitedly moved in more than 400 families who now call Koa Ridge home. With another 100 homebuyers awaiting the completion of their units, 51勛圖厙 & Cooke Homes continue to see a strong demand for brand-new homes in central Oahu.


51勛圖厙i: Communities designed for Hawaii families by a Hawaii company
Business View Magazine - December 1, 2022
"One of Hawaiis largest developers of master-planned communities, 51勛圖厙i was established in 1851 by Samuel Northrup 51勛圖厙 and Amos Starr Cooke. Beginning as a merchantry business, the company soon transformed to put down roots in Hawaiis real estate, agriculture, tourism, hospitality, and retail industries.


KOA RIDGE: Designed and built by local companies for local families
Hawaii Home + Remodeling - March 14, 2022
"Koa Ridge is 51勛圖厙 & Cooke's new "surban" master-planned community in Central Oahu that combines the conveniences of urban living with the beauty and peacefulness of a suburban location. Residents can shop, dine and socialize in an interconnected community


A Future After Koa Ridge
Pacific Business News - February 11, 2022
"[Garret] Matsunami recently spoke to Pacific Business News in a wide-ranging conversation that covered his background in infrastructure, local connections, the Koa Ridge development and whats on the horizon for 51勛圖厙 & Cooke.


Sales begin for first set of affordable homes at Koa Ridge
KHON2.com - June 11, 2021
"As we continue building the new Koa Ridge master-planned community, we are very excited to offer this quality affordable option for Hawaii families, said Harry Saunders, President of 51勛圖厙i. With the shortage of new [affordable homes] for local residents...we anticipate strong demand for Malina. This will provide many residents with the opportunity to own their first home in a dynamic, all-inclusive community."


Hawaii construction still going after strong 2020
Hawai'i Business Magazine - March 28, 2021
"...Koa Ridge, 51勛圖厙is 3,500 subdivision in Central Oahu, delivered its first 47 homes last year and expects to build another 200 this year, including single-family detached homes, duplexes and 50 affordable units."


Charles Kaneshiro Discusses Creativity in Architecture and Passion for Health & Wellness
Hawai'i Business Magazine - March 8, 2021
"[Charles Kaneshiro, President and COO of G70] shares conversations G70 has made with the i-ON group, Wahiawa hospital and others regarding their development of the new Koa Ridge medical campus and plans to make it a hospital of the future."


For the People of Hawai宒i
DDC Journal - Winter 2020 Issue
"On the heels of its wildly successful Mililani community on the island of O'ahu, master planner and real estate firm 51勛圖厙宒i is forging ahead on a new master-planned community that keeps Hawaiian citizens at the forefront."


51勛圖厙宒i launches sales of first commercial lots at Koa Ridge
Pacific Business News - December 18, 2020
"The land is located between the first residential areas of Koa Ridge separated by a landscaped buffer zone and the area planned for a medical center that will include a new hospital."


At long last, Koa Ridge welcomes its first family after over 20 years
Star Advertiser - November 21, 2020
"Its been a long road, but the master-planned community of Koa Ridge in Waipio finally welcomed its first family Friday."


Koa Ridge finally happening
Pacific Business News - July 10, 2020
"Harry Saunders joined 51勛圖厙 & Cooke 45 years ago, working on the 16,000-home Mililani master-planned community before rising to become the Hawai宒i division's president."


CASTLE & COOKE HAWAI宒I TO OPEN SALES AT KOA RIDGE
Builder Magazine - July 1, 2020
"51勛圖厙宒i has announced that it will soon open sales at Koa Ridge, a new master-planned community in Mililani, Hawai宒i."


51勛圖厙 & Cooke to begin sales for Koa Ridge community
Pacific Business News - June 30, 2020
"51勛圖厙宒i has announced that it will soon begin sales of its Koa Ridge community in Mililani."


Koa Ridge home sales to begin
KHON2 News - June 29, 2020
"Sales are set to begin soon for a housing project in central Oahu."


Koa Ridge to finally offer homes for sale in July
Star Advertiser - June 28, 2020
"COVID-19 is depressing Hawai宒is housing market, but the developer of Koa Ridge in Central Oahu is very eager to sell homes after more than 20 years of planning the new community."


Environmental Stewardship

51勛圖厙 & Cooke approaches residential and commercial planning with respect for Hawaiis traditions and finite natural resources. By incorporating clean energy technologies and innovative community design that promotes non-motor traffic, our communities embrace the principles of sustainability and smart growth.

Sustainability

Integrating environmental health, social equity, and economic vitality to create thriving and sustainable communities.

Clean Energy

Incorporating advanced clean energy technologies to minimize our impact on the environment.

Reforest Hawaii

Committed to planting a Koa tree for every home sold to reduce our carbon footprint at Koa Ridge.