--- description: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is facing backlash from neighbors over a wall he is building around his tropical Hawaiian getaway title: Mark Zuckerberg Is Building a Wall Around His Hawaiian Estate image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde3ba2ac50db76b0/698899cb524fc041f5df88b9/zuckerberg-kauai-hawaii-wall.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [U.S.](/section/us/) ## U.S. Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [hawaii](/tag/hawaii/) ## hawaii Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Mark Zuckerberg Is Building a Wall Around His Hawaiian Estate. His Neighbors Hate It by [Will Drabold](/author/will-drabold/) ## Will Drabold Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 15, 2023 12:07 AM CUTPublished: Jun 28, 2016 7:24 PM CUT  Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the Facebook F8 Developers Conference in San Francisco, Calif., April 12, 2016. Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the Facebook F8 Developers Conference in San Francisco, Calif., April 12, 2016.Michael Short—Bloomberg/Getty Images by [Will Drabold](/author/will-drabold/) ## Will Drabold Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 15, 2023 12:07 AM CUTPublished: Jun 28, 2016 7:24 PM CUT Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building a six-foot-high wall around [his $100 million property on Kauai](http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2014/10/11/confirmed-facebooks-mark-zuckerberg-paying-more-than-100-million-for-kauai-property/#2bc3092d3c21 "undefined"), the smallest of Hawaii’s four largest islands. [West Hawaii _Today_](http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-news/some-kauai-residents-unhappy-about-wall-being-built-facebook-billionaire "undefined") reports that Zuckerberg’s neighbors are concerned the wall will halt the breeze that comes off the Pacific Ocean. “The feeling of it is really oppressive. It’s immense,” Kauai resident Gy Hall. The neighbors have been unable to contact Zuckerberg, West Hawaii _Today_ reported. Miles Radcliffe-Trenner, a spokesman for Zuckerberg’s Kauai property operations, released a statement on the issue: “Rock walls like this one being built along the roadway are routinely used as sound barriers to reduce highway and road noise, and that is its primary purpose,” the statement said. “The sound barrier follows all regulated rules and regulations by the county and our entire team remains committed to ensuring that any development respects the local landscape and environment and is considerate of neighbors.” Kauai’s waves are a favorite for surfers, [including Zuckerberg](http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2858132/mark-zuckerberg-priscilla-chan-surfing-in-hawaii-05/ "undefined"), and its cliff and valley jungle environment is renowned for its beauty. Zuckerberg’s wall has not gone unnoticed on [Facebook](http://time.com/money/4386138/facebook-friend-suggestions-privacy-concerns/ "undefined") — The [topic was trending](https://www.facebook.com/topic/Mark-Zuckerberg/112845672063384?source=whfrt&position=1&trqid=6301300882204180184 "undefined") on the social network Tuesday afternoon. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4386061/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-hawaii-wall/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4386061/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-hawaii-wall/"},"headline":"Mark Zuckerberg Is Building a Wall Around His Hawaiian Estate. 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