Our Services
With over 40 years of combined public service experience, Innovative Consulting Hawaii (ICH) brings unparalleled insight into Hawai‘i’s government, political, and regulatory landscape. Leveraging land use expertise and deep relationships across municipal and state levels—including former City Council leadership—ICH guides projects from concept to completion, ensuring permits, zoning, SMA approvals, and legislative support are secured efficiently. Our team combines administrative, legislative, and community engagement expertise with strategic planning and private-sector networks to maximize property potential, resolve compliance issues, and advance development initiatives across O‘ahu and beyond. From construction approvals and land use entitlements to public outreach and finance consulting, ICH turns complex processes into streamlined, successful outcomes for developers and stakeholders alike.
Lobbying Services
Bring your vision to life with seamless planning, permitting, and compliance support—so your dream home or remodel moves forward without delays.
Permit Expediting
Cut through red tape with our expert permit expediting. We simplify the process, saving you time and getting your project moving faster.
Zoning Changes & Variances
Unlock your property’s full potential with strategic zoning changes and variances—navigated efficiently and in alignment with community and agency requirements.
Application & Violation Compliance
Stay compliant and avoid costly setbacks. We handle applications, resolve violations, and keep your property in good standing with local agencies.
EIS/SMA Requirements
We streamline the complex process of Environmental Impact Statements and Special Management Area (SMA) permitting, helping property developers move forward with confidence. Our team manages compliance, coordinates with agencies, and ensures your project meets all regulatory requirements—on time and with community support.
201 H Application
We help developers unlock affordable housing opportunities through Hawai‘i’s 201H process. From application to approval, our team navigates financing, compliance, and community benefits to move projects forward quickly and efficiently.
Campaign Support
From canvassing to fundraising and endorsement, our campaign support services are designed to elevate your brand's presence and engagement various platforms. We specialize in crafting tailored social media strategies that resonate your target audience, ensuring your message is heard loud and clear. From content creation to performance analysis our dedicated team is here to support you every of the way. Let us help you amplify your campaigns and achieve marketing goals.
Property Development
From concept to completion, we guide projects through regulatory approvals and community engagement to ensure smooth development at every stage.
Community Engagement
Successful property development requires more than plans and permits—it requires trust, transparency, and meaningful collaboration with the community. We help property developers earn community trust and support by creating open, transparent, and meaningful connections with local residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers. From public meetings and outreach campaigns to stakeholder engagement and media relations, our team ensures your project is understood, respected, and positioned for success.
Consulting Services
With a combined experience of forty years in public service, Innovative Consulting Hawaii (ICH) brings a unique insight into the inner workings of Hawaii’s government and political landscape from municipal to state levels. Using this experience and knowledge, the company initially started in logistics and consulting, but has since evolved to include insurance and finance capabilities. With members serving as former Honolulu City Councilmembers, including leadership roles such as Council Chair, ICH possesses extensive firsthand knowledge of the processes, ordinances, and regulations that govern construction and development work throughout Hawaii.
With ICH’s experience and understanding also comes an expansive network in the private and public sectors, which grants them access to critical information and resources, allowing effective methods and strategic planning that will maximize projects’ potential. The team is also able to expand its capabilities outside of O’ahu, working and communicating with other key figures in the state’s other counties.
“ICH received our building permits in weeks, we were stuck for 3 years. Their consulting expertise is unmatched.”
Elizabeth McCaffery
Wailua Resident
“The team at ICH guided us through complex legislative actions, granting zoning changes.”
Sheldon Zane
Zane and Associates LLC
“Innovative Hawaii's property development insights were instrumental in shaping our real estate portfolio and maximizing returns. Their commitment to excellence is truly commendable.”
Daniel Miller
DTS Transport LLC
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Administrative Engagement
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Active engagement with the Executive branch of the State and County, including Cabinet Members and Department Heads
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Strong relationships across various city and state departments to access information and support throughout the development process
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Oversight to ensure that the project meets ordinances and compliance at the county to statewide levels
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Obtain the necessary land use, zoning, site plans, engineering, and development approvals, licenses, and permits from various regulatory agencies in a timely manner
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Maximization of property assets through zoning expertise
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Introduction of new development plans to DPP
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Passage of Special Management Area (SMA) Permit and land use entitlements through the legislative and administrative process
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Permit, Notice of Violation, and Notice of Orders expedition and resolution
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Legislative Engagement
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Introduction and drafting of pertinent State and County legislation and amendments
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Amend or enact legislation, including the LUO changes, per the Client’s needs
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Amend zoning or building codes to suit specific project needs
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Research and analysis of legislative measures and activities
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Maintain direct communication with key council members and other elected officials who could influence the development, which will engage and maintain their support
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Coordination and introduction of relevant public testimony before the legislative bodies, including respective committee hearings
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Passage of the Special Management Area (SMA) Permit through the legislative body
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Community Engagement
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Develop strategic relationships with stakeholders and other resourceful partners, who will influence the direction of the objective
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Monitor relevant neighborhood boards, even those outside of the project’s local area, that will affect the project in some way
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Develop and implement public relations strategies that will increase positive awareness of the project, but only if deemed necessary
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Conduct proactive responses to negative publicity or misinformation
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Identify, research, and analyze current and potential community engagement initiatives
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Monitor, identify, and address commentary and issues that arise through the media, including social media
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Design, plan, and coordinate events to promote the project’s activities in the community as needed
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Respond to all media inquiries, including the drafting and dissemination of press releases and statements
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Respond to all social media inquiries, including content and public relations management
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Logistical Engagement
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Coordinate cargo shipping and transportation between the continental US and Hawaii, including full logistical support with delivery from address to address within the entire nation
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Capability for international shipping from port to port, while fluid is subject to economic and global trends
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On-site lift/drop cargo with machinery as needed, and other resources in question
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Reliable scheduling to provide an accurate timeline of delivery dates
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