Kansas City Small Biz Departs River Market Amid Parking Crisis

In no uncertain terms . . . 

KANSAS CITY HAS DESTROYED PARKING & ACCESS FOR SMALL BIZ IN THE RIVER MARKET WITH SURGE PRICING TECH TINKERING!!!

Most of this drama is a result of recent revelations of nearby soccer stadium parking garage FAIL. 

Moreover . . .

Under the management of 12th & Oak this historic location is untenable for any small biz and already the departures have started to speed up in what should be the best time of year for earning a buck.

Here's one more story out of many as a delightful small bakery looks for a place that's more biz friendly:

She and her staff also have weathered security concerns. While some parking lots are affordable, Goff said they're not always in convenient locations.

“Asking employees to walk several blocks after hours or before hours when it's dark outside, I don't feel comfortable doing that,” she said. “Your rent going up and the cost of goods going up, it's hard on a small business.”

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