I actually started to track down where you live to find what city you're talking about. I was going to find that portal and prove to you that the fact it's a Zipcar parking spot is a pure accident; there are lots of portals at commercial spaces (bars, restaurants) submitted by users because there is something special and important to local culture about them, and no one is making any deals.

In the middle of my search I stumbled upon this:

http://www.zipcar.com/press/releases/googleingress

http://www.zipcar.com/ingressplayers

I didn't knew about it before. I'm not sure what to think about it. Maybe it's fair that they did it; I need to read more. But I'm getting worried.

The moment they'll try to monetize players will be the moment this game will die. People will leave with a bad taste in their mouths. I'll leave with a bad taste. Someone will step up, make a similar game. But it won't be the same anymore. It won't be The Game.

So dear NIA, please don't screw up what you created. Don't sacrifice the game to Moloch for a quick buck.