New Foodland planned for Dillingham area as redevelopment moves forward

Sep 30, 2026

Honolulu's Kalihi neighborhood is getting a bigger Foodland and a new Costco gas station, good news for shoppers but a worry for people who walk or take the bus.

  • Foodland will build a new 27,000-square-foot store on the same site, opening in 2028.
  • The current store, there for more than five decades, stays open during construction, so shoppers keep their groceries and their poke.
  • The wider redevelopment of the former Dillingham Plaza also brings new shops, restaurants, and a Costco gas station.
  • Neighborhood board members say more traffic will mean more danger for people on foot, since many residents in the area do not drive.
  • The board is not trying to block the project, only pushing residents to stay involved and bring concerns to meetings.

Outlook: Construction continues along Dillingham, with traffic and pedestrian safety the main fight as the project moves toward its 2028 opening.

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