A new open-air marketplace has opened in the heart of Lahaina, marking the first commercial space to return to the town since the 2023 wildfire, a hopeful milestone for the Maui community.

• The marketplace sits on a 3-acre lot on Wainee Street, a block from Front Street and the ocean, with 25 local vendors picked to set up shop.
• It's built from modular units and food trucks, offering clothing, crafts, a barbershop, a tattoo parlor, and more, meant to represent the best of Lahaina.
• Hawaiian Council, the Hawaii Community Foundation, and Maui County funded and organized the project alongside private donors.
• The setup is temporary, planned to run for two years, with an entertainment stage and a daily shuttle from resort areas to bring in visitors.
• For longtime residents, it's about more than business, it's a chance to rebuild the sense of community and connection the fire scattered.

Outlook: The marketplace is expected to anchor Lahaina's slow economic rebuild over the next two years while longer-term rebuilding continues.