The Central Ala Moana
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| The Central Ala Moana | |
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 Interactive map of the The Central Ala Moana area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Ala Moana, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1391 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu |
| Coordinates | 21°17′36″N 157°50′37″W / 21.29334°N 157.84372°W |
| Construction started | 2019 |
| Completed | 2021 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 435 ft (133 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Concrete |
| Floor count | 43 |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | SamKoo Pacific LLC |
| Main contractor | Hawaiian Dredging & Construction Company |
| Website | |
| thecentralalamoana.com | |
The Central Ala Moana is a residential skyscraper situated in the Ala Moana district of Honolulu, Hawaii. Constructed between 2019 and 2021, the tower reaches a height of 435 ft (133 m) and contains 43 floors. As of 2026, it is currently the second-tallest building in Hawaii, following the Century Center, and remains the tallest building in the state as measured by roof height.[1] The skyscraper is positioned within a dense urban landscape encompassing over 90 high-rise buildings.[2]
The structure is situated within the Ala Moana district of Honolulu, located in the immediate proximity of the Ala Moana Beach Park.[3] Due to its location, the development benefits from state requirements mandated by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the Hawaii Community Development Authority. These regulations necessitate that developers negotiate with the state regarding the allocation of affordable housing units within their projects. A standard has been established utilizing a 60/40 ratio between affordable and market rate units. This framework was applied to the Kapiolani Residences and was subsequently implemented for The Central Ala Moana project.[4]
The Central Ala Moana was established through a state affordable housing initiative that provided the developer with density and height incentives alongside approximately 13 million US dollars in fee exemptions. In exchange for these concessions, the builder ensured that 60 percent of the 512 units remain reserved for moderate income families. The skyscraper reached completion and was inaugurated in 2021.[5]
