WARD VILLAGE^® ANNOUNCES RECORD-BREAKING SALES AT ‘ILIMA AND MELIA

HONOLULU (September 4, 2025) – Ward Village^®, the award-winning 60-acre master planned community in Honolulu, announced record sales totaling $1.2 billion across ‘Ilima Ward Village and Melia Ward Village. The strong buyer response included over $280 million in penthouse sales, with ‘Ilima marking Discovery Land Company’s debut residential project on O‘ahu. Demand for the new residences reflects Ward Village’s appeal as well as its legacy of distinction with outstanding homes in one of the world’s most sought-after locations.

“The unprecedented response to ‘Ilima and Melia reflects what buyers value most: an exceptional lifestyle in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood with sought-after retail, expansive green space, and world-class architecture and design,” said Bonnie Wedemeyer, Executive Vice President, National Condominium Sales & Strategy at Howard Hughes Communities.

At 33 stories, ‘Ilima Ward Village features 148 residences framed by a distinctively angular façade designed to maximize corner homes and panoramic views. Melia Ward Village, its 35-story companion, comprises 221 residences and an extensive suite of amenities. Both buildings were designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, who is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest living architects and is known for blending historical, classical inspiration with a modern lifestyle. Stern’s work draws inspiration from early 20th-century Honolulu landmarks such as the Honolulu Museum of Art, the Alexander & Baldwin Building, and the Dillingham Transportation Center.

“The positive reception to this much-anticipated project underscores the enduring value of timeless design rooted in Honolulu’s unique sense of place and is a testament to our holistic vision for the Ward Village community,” said Doug Johnstone, President, Hawaii Region & National Condominium Development. “The homes connect into the broader neighborhood shaped by parks and walkable streetscapes with vibrant and diverse retail and dining, making Ward Village one of the most desirable places to live in Honolulu.”

Located on the last two most-anticipated sites along the South Shore, the two towers will be connected by a native botanical garden pathway designed by world-renowned VITA Planning & Landscape Architecture, linking the iconic IBM Building to Ka Lei Park. The IBM Building—preserved by Howard Hughes in 2015 through a $24M restoration—anchors the eastern edge of the block, and its restoration catalyzed the block’s transformative redevelopment. Today the IBM Building serves as the historic heart of Ward Village’s master plan and will serve as the gateway to the pathway connecting ‘Ilima and Melia to the neighborhood’s parks, streets, and daily amenities.

Planned at the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Kamakee Street, formerly occupied by Roger Dunn Golf Shops, Ka Lei Park will add a one-acre public space that complements Ka Lai o Kukuluaeo Park opening later this month near Ulana and the 3.5-acre Victoria Ward Park, with the Makai portion already open and the Mauka portion set to open later this year. Together, these spaces advance the activation of Auahi Street with streetscape enhancements and shops and restaurants that create a lively, mixed-use, indoor/outdoor environment.

As Ward Village advances its master plan, it will deliver an unprecedented 697 Reserved Housing units at Ulana later this year and break ground on The Launiu, extending the neighborhood’s momentum.

Media Kit (courtesy Ward Village)

About Ward Village^®

Ward Village is a 60-acre master planned community in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikīkī. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is at the forefront of sustainable community development—integrating striking architecture, culture and arts, and public open space. At full buildout, the community will include thousands of homes and approximately one million square feet of unique retail in what Architectural Digest named “Best Planned Community in the United States.” As a result of strong demand for new housing in urban Honolulu, Ward Village quickly sold out its first seven mixed-use residential towers—Waiea^®, Anaha^®, Ae‘o, Ke Kilohana^®, ʻAʻaliʻi^®, Kō‘ula^®, and Victoria Place^®—transforming the popular shopping and dining district into a thriving mixed-use neighborhood that offers ocean views and open space, including its newest outdoor gathering place, Victoria Ward Park. New residential buildings in development or under construction include Ulana Ward Village^®, The Park Ward Village^®, Kalae, and The Launiu Ward Village.

Ward Village is a Howard Hughes community, part of a national portfolio of award-winning communities known for providing an exceptional quality of life and opportunities for long-term, sustainable growth. A LEED-ND Platinum-certified master planned community, Ward Village reflects its commitment to responsible, mixed-use development by investing in public benefits and amenities for Honolulu’s urban community. For more information, visit WardVillage.com.

About Howard Hughes Communities
​Howard Hughes Communities, the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH), develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. The company’s award-winning assets include The Woodlands^®, Bridgeland^®, and The Woodlands Hills^® in the Greater Houston region; Summerlin^® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in the Greater Phoenix region; ​ Ward Village^® in Honolulu; and Merriweather District^® in Columbia, Maryland. The Howard Hughes Communities portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. For additional information visit communities.howardhughes.com.

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