The court's ruling sends a pretty clear message that there's a process to be followed.

This has some implications to developments statewide that developers have to do the proper public environmental disclosure process before they ask permission to rezone or redevelop.

It's time to act, quite frankly.

This is a victory ... for smart planning. Oahu is hitting some real limits to growth. From traffic gridlock to groundwater resources, the impacts of sprawling growth will impact everyone's quality of life.

There are significant environmental impacts in Central Oahu, from traffic to ground water to those farmlands that are very valuable to the state.

Our argument is all about getting an honest lay of the land so the decision makers can make the most informed decision.