Did you all know that you can leave your reader in airplane mode and return a borrowed book early so the next person on the waitlist can get it? As long as you keep your reader in airplane mode, you can still read your book. Also works to keep a book past its due date if you need more time to finish.

Anchorage, Alaska is considering a dramatic simplification of zoning codes to address their housing shortage. The proposal divides the city into just two residential zones, one for areas with municipal services and one for areas on wells and septic. Not only greater density but also compatible non-residential uses would be permitted.

The best way to protect ourselves from wildfire is to not build where we’re exposed to wildfires. That means infill and density and managed retreat from the most vulnerable areas.