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Kansas City Terminates Downtown Market Lease Over Safety Concerns

11/1/2025

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The City of Kansas City, Missouri issued a 10-day lease termination notice to Downtown Market at 1103 Grand Boulevard over ongoing public safety issues.
City officials reported 184 police calls to Downtown Market from August 2023 to August 2025, including 101 disturbance calls tied to drug activity, public intoxication, and violence.
Mayor Quinton Lucas urged collaboration between the city and property owners to improve community safety.
The owners must vacate or face legal action.

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The City of Kansas City, Missouri issued a 10-day lease termination notice to Downtown Market at 1103 Grand Boulevard over ongoing public safety issues.
City officials reported 184 police calls to Downtown Market from August 2023 to August 2025, including 101 disturbance calls tied to drug activity, public intoxication, and violence.
Mayor Quinton Lucas urged collaboration between the city and property owners to improve community safety.
The owners must vacate or face legal action.