Talk Story: City Updates
Featuring Managing Director Krishna Jayaram
In-Person Event at the CFA | 1.0 HSW | Free for AIA | Lunch Provided
Join AIA Honolulu for an update on the City & County of Honolulu.
This annual event, “Talk Story" session is a chance for AIA Honolulu members and affiliates to engage in a meaningful dialogue and hear about the city’s current initiatives and future plans.
The Mayor's administration focuses on addressing long-standing challenges in Honolulu, including homelessness, affordable housing, public safety, and modernization of city services.
While the Mayor is unable to join us this year, we're excited to welcome Managing Director Krishna Jayaram, one of the City's senior leaders, to share insights on current initiatives and the future of Honolulu.
As the Managing Director, Krishna is focused on the operations of the City and County of Honolulu and ensuring the delivery of effective, efficient, and professional services to a public that he is privileged to serve.
He spent the preceding four and a half years as the Deputy Managing Director, and the year before that as the First Deputy Corporation Counsel.
Prior to his roles at the City and County of Honolulu, Krishna worked as an associate at a private law firm and in
legal roles for New York City, the city of San Diego and the State of Hawai‘i. He lives in Kaimuki with his wife and in his free time simply loves being here.
DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2026
TIME: 11:30AM Check-In, Lunch, Network | 12:00PM Program Starts
WHERE: Center for Architecture, 828 Fort Street Mall, Suite 100, Honolulu
Topics to Cover:
- Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) & the Rail
- Housing & the New Department of Housing and Land Management
- Permitting Reform
- Building Code Adoption & Enforcement
- Broader Planning & Design Vision
MODERATOR:
Robbie Dingeman, an experienced Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Skilled in Research, AP Stylebook, Writing, Editing, and Journalism. Strong media and communication professional with a BA focused in Journalism from University of Hawaii at Manoa.
CEU: Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW)
COST: Free for AIA | $50 for Non-Members
PARKING: Click here for parking suggestions.
