Traffic dumping zone

It's an open secret that 310 spaces in the parking garage is far more than needed to serve even an expanded library. The parking is overflow for the surrounding downtown. Sadly, that's how much the City cares about open space. And remember, two retail spaces are slated for the garage area. A Starbucks and a Borders? ... (OK, maybe I'm going overboard with the Borders suggestion. Use the comments to suggest what intrusive business might be waiting to set up shop in the park.) ...