Complaints about so-called “poor doors” for an urban Honolulu high-rise seemed to have had the desired effect. The developer of the ProsPac Tower on Keeaumoku Street dropped plans to have a front entrance for condo owners and a separate side entrance for moderate-income renters in the same tower.

It’s a welcome reversal of what some considered an odious attempt at economic segregation. And despite all the fuss, the solution looks pretty straightforward: A corridor connecting both entrances, which will be accessible by any resident.

As a practical matter, the change might not mean much. But as a sign of equality, with no deference to wealth, it means a lot.

Where will all those tourists stay?

Spurred by ample airline seat capacity and lodging options — the latter due to more “non-traditional” accommodations, including scads of illegal vacation rentals — our ongoing tourism spree is expected to continue in 2018. Hawaii is closing in on a record-breaking 9.2 million visitors this year, marking the sixth consecutive year to post growth in arrivals.

The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) now forecasts 9.5 million visitors next year. Here’s hoping the new year brings an effective solution to Hawaii’s ongoing quandary: Find a way to collect tax revenue from illegal rentals or put them out of business.