7 of Hawaii's Most Controversial Attractions Is Being Demolished

1. Coco Palms Resort (Kauai): Damaged since 1992 and subject to failed redevelopment and cultural significance debates.

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1. International Marketplace (Oahu): Replaced by a modern shopping plaza, raising issues about cultural preservation.

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1. Aloha Stadium (Oahu): Facing demolition due to structural concerns and cost debates.

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1. Haiku Stairs (Oahu): Set for removal amid safety and legal controversies.

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1. Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium (Oahu): Scheduled for demolition after debates over preservation and safety.

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Paradise Park (Oahu): Originally a popular bird park and tourist attraction in the Manoa Valley .

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Kapalua Mauka (Maui): This proposed luxury development faced environmental and community opposition .

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Naval Air Station Barbers Point (Oahu): Its closure and subsequent redevelopment plans have been a point of contention among veterans and local residents .

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