![]() "It's an amazing idea," Shawn Kaid, an employee at the nearby TNBA Electronics Store, said. However, some in the neighborhood are more receptive. Others pointed to the issue of added foot traffic to the already crowded commercial area. "There is no need for another Target in this area - there are plenty of small businesses that carry groceries, hardware, and clothing that can provide Little Caribbean residents with what they need," one commented. Bringing this Target to Church Avenue would increase that, affect small businesses in the community, and (of course) speed up the gentrification process in Flatbush." In a March 2 letter to Community Board 14, which was posted to the group's Instagram account, the group said: "The Flatbush strip is already congested. The petition, which now has over 1,700 signatures, was started by the recently formed Protect Flatbush. "This will not help preserve the culture of Flatbush, it would only strip it away." "Once again, gentrification is targeting our neighborhood by opening up an actual Target on Church avenue in Flatbush," it reads. Two weeks ago, a petition was launched to halt the plans. Target will replace Modell's at 2101 Church Ave after the sporting goods chain went out of business in 2020. While some local residents have expressed excitement over the announcement, a vocal contingent within the community is concerned. Since the news broke, reactions have been mixed. Last month it was reported the retail giant would be adding to their presence in Brooklyn, taking over the building at 2101 Church Avenue that was formerly Modell's. A new Target is coming to Flatbush and not everyone in the community is happy about it.
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