Future buildings and projects anticipated for development within the next 5-10 years highlighted in the Manoa LRDP update include parking structures and enhancements, new buildings and building expansions, and replacement dormitories.

These include the expansion of Kennedy Theatre and the replacement of the parking lot currently located behind Kennedy Theatre with a five-story parking structure; the expansion of Campus Center and the School of Law; new instruction buildings for the College of Education and at the current Henke Hall site; and the replacement of Johnson Hall with new, modern higher density student housing facilities that will accommodate approximately 360 students.

The update also incorporates several new "Major Themes" developed through a process of consultation with the Manoa campus administration and constituent bodies, which include students, faculty members, administrators, and community representatives. The themes include establishing the Manoa campus as a globally connected Hawaiian place of learning, leadership and service, and as a livable urban campus, creating more outdoor spaces for living and learning, and establishing the campus as a leader in environmental sustainability.

The Board also authorized the Manoa administration to hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to parking regulations for the campus. The proposed amendments increase parking permit rates each year over a five-year period beginning in the Fall 2008 semester. Parking permit rates would increase 15 percent the first year and 10 percent each of the next four years, and the annual permit rates would be divided equally among the three semesters (fall, spring and summer). The increased rates are required to meet future budget requirements and to maintain UH Manoa Parking Operations' self-sustaining status.

Specifically, the increase in rates will help to address major repair projects, and health and safety and maintenance concerns. These include general repairs for parking structures, replacement of fire safety equipment in both lower campus parking structures, repair and paving of surface parking areas, roadway improvements to improve traffic flow, and renovation of entry kiosks.