I read through this twice and I'm still confused...what do the Skinner descendants stand to gain by blocking the city acquisition of the lot? If it is a financial issue, I guess I can understand it. But that lot is an eyesore. I remember going to Saturday Market when used to be situated there. Even as a kid I thought it was strange. If Skinner thought it should be a public space, why not build the year-round farmer's market everyone has always hoped for? For obvious reasons, turning it into an outdoor park would be a mistake...it would just create more space for travelers and transients. But an indoor public space...other cities have them (Pike Place in Seattle) and it serves residents and tourists all year round. Just an idea.