The word has become an epithet for garish, reckless growth — but to fix the housing crisis, the country needs more of it.

Author R.J. Andrews discussed his adventures and discoveries in the field of information graphics during the launch of his new book at the David Rumsey Map Center Friday.

Your library’s free Spring Lifelong Learning Lectures takes place on Wednesdays from April 16 through May 21 — and note that they are now happening in the afternoons, from 1 to 2:15 p.m.