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A 2021 video recapped the neighborhood's plight, illustrating scenes of drug sales, public overdoses, and panhandlers. Although city leaders have launched various initiatives—including increased police presence, outreach programs, and new mental health centers—the core problems persist. The street-level chaos, combined with high vacancy rates, makes Midmarket a challenging environment, with a staggering 62.6% vacancy rate in over 4 million square feet of commercial space—a number that’s akin to losing multiple Salesforce Tower-sized structures.