“There's always a factor of somebody feeling they're not the first to invest in an area. When they see a substantial investment, it's easier for them to say, 'That's a good place for us.' (The library will) create opportunities for recruiting, retaining and culture.”
“It's not like this will happen overnight, and suddenly we'll have thousands in the park 18 hours a day. (Security) will have to happen with the Downtown Community Alliance, but they play less and less of a role as there is greater development.”
