WARD VILLAGE® CELEBRATES OPENING OF ULANA WARD VILLAGE® DELIVERING 697 RESERVED HOUSING HOMES TO HONOLULU
Largest reserved housing development on O‘ahu provides pathway to homeownership for kama‘āina families in award-winning community
HONOLULU (November 3, 2025)—Ward Village® today celebrated the opening of Ulana Ward Village®, welcoming residents to the eighth tower in the award-winning 60-acre master planned community in the heart of Honolulu. The milestone marks the largest single delivery of reserved housing on O‘ahu under the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (HCDA) program, bringing 697 new homes for kama‘āina households earning between 100% and 140% of the area median income (AMI).
“The opening of Ulana Ward Village marks a transformative moment for Honolulu, especially for first-time homebuyers who now have the opportunity to own a home that reflects the quality, design, amenities, and lifestyle for which Ward Village is known,” said Doug Johnstone, President of the Hawaiʻi Region & National Condominium Development for Howard Hughes Communities. “Ulana strengthens our commitment to creating a truly inclusive community that continues to redefine urban island living.”
Ulana takes its name from the Hawaiian word meaning to plait or braid, as the building weaves together thoughtfully designed homes and shared amenity spaces that flow seamlessly from indoors to outdoors, connecting residents to the surrounding landscape and community. Amenities that celebrate Hawaiʻi’s outdoor lifestyle include surfboard storage, BBQ cabanas, a dog park, and an expansive front lawn leading into Ka La‘i o Kukuluāe‘o Park—the recently opened 26,000-square-foot public park filled with native plantings, shade trees, an interactive play structure, Biki Bike docks, and a water refill station. Nearly 6,000 square feet of ground floor retail activates the pedestrian streetscape.
Designed by AHL, Ulana features spacious and thoughtfully designed studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with high-end finishes, full-height windows, and sweeping views of the ocean, mountains, and the city skyline. Modern interiors by locally based firm InForm Design, Inc. feature stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, porcelain tile floors, quartz countertops, and Moen fixtures. Works of art by Hawai‘i-based artists and inspired by the word “ulana” are thoughtfully integrated throughout the property.
All 697 residences were pre-sold to first-time kama’āina homebuyers under the HCDA Reserved Housing program, which supports moderate-income working individuals and families who do not qualify for traditional subsidized housing. With the completion of Ulana, Ward Village has delivered more than 1,200 reserved housing homes—without government subsidies—creating meaningful homeownership opportunities while generating over $150 million in future shared equity for the State of Hawai‘i to reinvest in affordable and workforce housing.
In keeping with its tradition of marking major milestones through community giving, Ward Village donated $120,000 to six local nonprofits advancing education, housing, and youth empowerment across Hawai‘i with donations to After-School All-Stars Hawai‘i, American Cancer Association Honolulu Hope Lodge, Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders, Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center, KCAA Muriel Preschool, and KUPU.
“Ulana embodies the kind of opportunity we strive to create every day for local families,” said Reina Miyamoto, Executive Director, Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center. “Ward Village’s generous gift will allow us to reach even more first-time homebuyers, and help kama‘āina prepare for and sustain homeownership here in Hawai‘i.”
“Support from Ward Village helps us open more doors for students to access quality after-school programs that keep them learning, engaged and inspired,” added Paula Fitzell, President & CEO of After-School All-Stars Hawai‘i.
The opening of Ulana comes as work nears completion on Victoria Ward Park Mauka, set to open early next year and expand the neighborhood’s growing network of parks, open spaces, and walkable streetscapes. Ward Village is currently pre-selling residences in five additional towers: including The Park Ward Village®, Kalae, The Launiu Ward Village®, ‘Ilima Ward Village and Melia Ward Village, further advancing its vision of a sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant community in the heart of Honolulu.
About Ward Village®
Ward Village is an award-winning Howard Hughes community in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikīkī. Named “Best Planned Community in the United States” by Architectural Digest, the 60-acre Ward Village has evolved into a thriving mixed-use neighborhood, combining expansive open green spaces with striking architecture to deliver high-quality housing, culture and arts, and popular shopping and dining options. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is a LEED-ND Platinum-certified master planned community, committed to responsible, sustainable development and investing in public benefits and amenities for the Honolulu community. Ward Village quickly sold out its first eight mixed-use residential towers—Waiea®, Anaha®, Ae‘o, Ke Kilohana®, ʻAʻaliʻi®, Kō‘ula®, Victoria Place®, and Ulana Ward Village®. New residential buildings in development or under construction include The Park Ward Village®, Kalae, The Launiu Ward Village®, ‘Ilima Ward Village and Melia Ward Village. 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 Greater Houston; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in Greater Phoenix; 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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