I still don't understand the actual size of the area being discussed. How far to the west? Is it all land currently land occupied by Burlington Northern? Does the land run north from West O to what?

The term "west haymarket" bothers me. Isn't this going to be all the same area when done? If the area is just to the west of the present boundary of Haymarket, I think you are creating an unnecessary division between the two sections.

Will Burlington Northerm be financially responsible for cleaning up the area that the city wants to use? Does the City have to assume responsibility for removing track and cleaning the soil? I hope that Burlington Northern is responsible for the work and costs of removing any track and cleaning of the soil. Burlington has not been a good business assoicate for Lincoln in my opinion. One only has to look at Union Pacific to see how a railroad can work with a city to the mutual benefit of both entities.

In the slide presentation and the notes from one meeting, I read about "slow" traffic. It is frustrating to be in slow traffic. Your goal is obvious -- you want people to walk in this area, not drive. So just ban cars entirely from the area and don't mess with traffic hinderances. However, there should be another parking garage constructed in the area.

I suppose if I could better visualize this plan I might be more excited about it. However, I have my doubts. I think the City will get stuck cleaning up the railroad's mess, the area will feel even more cramped and claustrophobic, and it will be a hang out for college students and young professionals. I thought the history of the Haymarket was already developed in the current buildings and there seems to be plenty of businesses in the area now.

If the City wants a convention center, it should have built it at 48th and O where the city is divided in half (basically). At one time there was plenty of open land to build the convention center or an arena. People could have come, somewhat, more easily from all four directions. I don't see the Haymarket as easy access in any way. I dread going to the Haymarket.