The locally-based developer Avalon Group recently purchased Topa Financial Center in a continued effort to rebrand downtown Honolulu as DoHo. The Conversation talked to Christine Camp, president and CEO of Avalon,

A local developer is making a big bet on the future of downtown Honolulu, with the purchase of the Topa Financial Center -- two landmark Bishop Street office buildings.

The former Walmart store in Downtown Honolulu is set to become a venue for indoor pickleball next month, and will eventually house restaurants and shops under a plan by building owner Avalon Group.

This is the Honolulu development firm’s fourth acquisition in two years in the downtown area. It’s part of Avalon’s 8-project plan to help “actualize the reimagination of DoHo Downtown Honolulu.