A renovated retail campus near the University of Hawaii is opening with new restaurants and shops, good news for students and nearby residents looking for more places to eat and walk to.

• The renovation is complete, marked by a traditional blessing, and adds 20,000 square feet of commercial space plus new artwork.
• Tenants include Paris Baguette, Wingstop, Morning Brew and other popular chains.
• Work started in 2024 as part of a push to modernize the university area into a walkable town center.

Outlook: The eateries are expected to open soon, adding to a steady buildout of shops and services around the UH campus.