Deteriorating Infrastructure: A Canopy for Concerns at the Kennedy Center The Kennedy Center has been forced to close temporarily due to concerns about public safety.
The aging building's continued deterioration has reached a point where officials have deemed it necessary to shut down, at least until inspectors can assess the damage.
According to federal court filings from Matt Floca, the executive director and chief operating officer, the main structure of the building has been compromised by years of disrepair.