Ward Village Debuts Victoria Ward Park, Honolulu's Newest Open-Air Gathering Place - PRNewswire
Dec 17, 2018Prior to the park's development in 2017, the land served as a commercial and industrial site. Today, it is the home of the largest and most technology-forward art installation to be displayed in Hawai'i. Inspired by the Hawaiian flora, Light Garden, a 1,000-Year Bloom features over 25,000 LED lights in more than 2,300 floral 3D sculptures spanning 9,500 square feet, and is Symmetry Labs' largest-scale work to date. The opening of Victoria Ward Park is the latest milestone in the development of Ward Village. Since beginning sales in 2014, Ward Village has sold or contracted to sell more than 1,960 homes. Ward Village is quickly approaching the sellout of its five mixed-use residential towers that are either delivered or under construction—Waiea®, Anaha®, Ae'o®, Ke Kilohana, and 'A'ali'i, which are transforming the popular shopping and dining district into a vibrant neighborhood that offers ocean views and a thoughtfully curated mix of retail experiences set among walkable, open spaces. "Our vision is for Ward Village to be recognized among the great urban master plans around the world. As Victoria Ward Park opens with a vibrant art installation, Ward Village has taken another step towards becoming a central destination, not just for our residents but for all members of the broader Honolulu community," said David R. Weinreb, CEO of The Howard Hughes Corporation. "We are pleased to bring such a unique experience to Hawai'i, one that exemplifies our commitment to collaborating with today's creative leaders and inspiring a sense of discovery for all who visit."Former warehouses and concrete have given way to an acre and a half of lush grass with native plants and a grove of coconut trees reminiscent of the original Ward Estate. Victoria Ward Park represents the community's dedication to preserving original elements of Ward's heritage, a legacy which serves as its guiding vision to create a modern-day haven in urban Honolulu. "Victoria War...