[Keith P.]

Rather than doing a lot of hand-wringing over the alleged "events plaza" consider this: this thing is in the center of a very dense block of residential apartments/condos/whatevers. I'm not sure those residents would appreciate rock concerts, a recreation of Lilith Fair, or a weekly flea market outside their windows. Given the size of the place and what I presume will eventually be a retail component, a parking lot is probably the best use.