Dale and the Museum...
Any reservations about the privately controlled Chihuly shop of horrors being proposed for the very "public" Seattle Center Fun Forest site? The heart of the matter, the pivot to approve such a venture leans toward financial viability. Privatization of any public space is the last consideration members of the Century 21 Committee need to be forwarding to the Center director. Even the viability of the site to cover expenses should not necessarily preclude a more "public" function. Of course, it would be better if a solution could take care of itself fiscally, but again, there must be larger purpose. A private company taking control of public property, celebrating one individual, in a narrow medium, and charging a $15 dollar entry fee smacks somewhat patronizing. Remarkably, in short order the community has circled its wagons to propose more democratic solutions. Hopefully, intelligence will prevail over recognized surnames.