How much asphalt is enough?

Prudent Preservation, I knew you'd enjoy seeing your favorite parking lot all spruced up after its annual utilization for that festival of all festivals. Ah yes, the piquant smell of gently decaying garbage and a flurry of activity (including early morning trash trucks) all herald the end of Santa-Caligon with a another perfectly good Labor Day holiday shot all to hell. Thanks, Bank of America for allowing one little non-profit to tie up a less-than-attractive piece of real estate for the entire year. We neighbors enjoy the ambiance of asphalt, especially with weeds peeking through it.
And speaking of the festival of festivals, I think it's time to move it. I feel sorry for the McClain's businesses, especially this year since the tents were set up so early - they must've lost a lot of business in their restaurants.
Why do we have to experience the love every year? There's that new sales-tax supported events center in southern Independence near I-70. It would be some great exposure for the Missouri Mavericks. All those lovely handicrafts could be indoors - I think it's the perfect solution.