This woman suggests there's a causal link between Aulani's existence and Nanakuli's turpitude. Hardly. 

The tangible effects of Disney's "commodification" of Hawaiian culture at Aulani are: more jobs for locals, an improvement in quality of life, and spreading useful wisdom beyond the insular borders of Hawaii. Also sweet beaches for locals, and the removal of a massive blight on the landscape.

As for the relationship to Nanakuli... People in Nanakuli keep looking at the rest of Hawaii like they can't hear the good advice to stop smoking meth, take care of their kids, and allow some helpful development. Now here we have someone else adding to the confusing cacophony like just another barking dog. Nanakuli has sucked for a great long while. Maybe as far back as Prince Boki's rapacious sandalwood trading. But it's also got a lot of strengths and d beauty. Maybe if we stop telling folks it's someone else's fault, they'll get it together and help themselves out of poverty.