Ward Village, developed by the Howard Hughes Corporation, is just one piece of the massive two-decade long redevelopment of the Kaka'ako neighborhood, and many welcome the added density in this previously low-rise section of Honolulu, rather than sprawling farther into O’ahu's natural landscape. Ward Village alone will include 4,000 units when all phases are completed, as well as new ground level retail spaces, which the developers have suggested will accommodate the neighborhood's existing local businesses and artisan shops, as well as national chains such as a much anticipated Whole Foods Market.