I can't believe the powers are even considering spending $8.5 million (to start off) on a new downtown library branch.  Didn't we have a real nice downtown library back in the early eighties until 'Mayor Sullivan the First' decided to tear it down for the first of his Project 80's buildings, the Egan Center?  Then we made due w/the temporary library until the monstrosity called the Z.J. Loussac was built in the worst location in Anchorage.  The Loussac was so poorly designed for it's location that it has required untold millions in upkeep and re-design (i.e. roof, fountain, elevated entryway bridge, etc.).  They want to build a downtown branch to serve business people, tourists, and young families.  Why can't they use the Loussac like all the people in south Anchorage were forced to do when 'Mayor Sullivan the Second' closed the Samson-Dimond branch so he could afford to open the Mt. View branch.  We love the 14 mi. round trip to pick up/return books! Nice intention, but realistic?