Anthony Aalto, Growth in the Oahu population should be accommodated in the urban core by increasing housing density.  For example, zoning should be changed from single family dwellings to low rise apartments in areas such as Manoa, Nuuanu, Palolo, Kaimuki, Kahala, Kalihi, and Hawaii Kai.  The rail project has not stopped the urbanization of the country, as it was used as justification for Hoopili, and it didn't stop the approval of Koa Ridge.  The theory that rail would keep the country country is only a public relations gimmick.  Unfortunately, it was swallowed by too many people, as was the $5.2 billion pricetag.