Anchorage Assembly approves pot, prostitution, parking ordinances

Alaska Fireweed on 4th Ave. in downtown
A group of investors looking to open a marijuana business Downtown was hoping to get a special land use permit approved by the Anchorage Assembly Tuesday night, while another group showed up to ask Assembly members to press pause on issuing municipal permits for pot shop owners looking to move in Downtown.
Earlier this month, Downtown businesses owners raised concerns because there is no limit to how many pot shops can open Downtown.
The permit on Tuesday