I am amazed that so many people are so thrilled by this news. I have lived in Tribeca for over 30 years and very much understand the need for staples at reasonable prices, but the thought of any big box stores in our neighborhood makes me physically ill. Among other things, the traffic will be even worse than it is now. — Katie S on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

Nope! — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

Mercantile Building (where the other Laughing Man is located) — CC on Where in Tribeca…?

brookfield place they were setting up this morning they had a tent up by the water. close to PJ Clarks — T on Seen & Heard: Battery Park City Ice Rink Opens This Week

Where is the ice rink? I see nothing set up. — K on Seen & Heard: Battery Park City Ice Rink Opens This Week

https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2015/09/12/in-the-news-is-whole-foods-negotiating-for-fidi-space/ — Erik Torkells on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

Nope! — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

Nope! — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

Bubby's? — TribecaMama on Where in Tribeca…?

What's this Whole Foods at 28 Liberty rumor? I have not heard that one. — Getch on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

Odeon? — Catharina on Where in Tribeca…?

No, but yet another good guess! — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

Ward III — ADP on Where in Tribeca…?

No, but also a good guess! — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

City Hall (restaurant) — Cb on Where in Tribeca…?

Hi there There won't be room for any cabs or double parked cars. The buses waiting for people from the WTC are there already taking up space. — Jadah on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

Absolutely agree! I think they will and will force others to lower prices for certain items. We shall see. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

Will be tough for the small stores, but would love to see some pricing competition with the Duane Reades of the world for various staples. — JB on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

I will wait and see regarding the prices at this Target. I have noticed that these big "inexpensive" stores (Target, Kmart, Staples, Home Depot) tend to be much more expensive in NYC than the suburbs for the exact same items..."NYC pricing" they call it. — Liz on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

There is not a single Walmart in all of NYC. I can guarantee you that the first one would NOT be in our neighborhood. :-) — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

We should definitely be concerned about the additional traffic/double parked cars etc. We can see what the WTC has brought to the neighborhood, tens of thousands of more people, no enforcement of traffic rules, buses parked everywhere and more hot dog vendors. The community board seems to have its hands tied about fixing any of this, and I am not sure how much power they really have. As for the suburbification of Tribeca, I am less concerned about a couple of big box stores than I am about the lack of viability for all the smaller stores that sadly seem to be disappearing. Whole Foods is not perfect, but put some competition into the mix for grocery stores. When Woolworths started going out of business in the mid 90s, there wasn't really a place anymore to get cleaning supplies, paper goods, wrapping paper, school supplies etc. Drugstores have picked up some of that business, but they are really pricey. Staples absorbed some of that with shameless price gouging, but we haven't had a more general store to meet those needs. Because of the current supply chain for these types of goods, the big box stores will be able to provide better prices and more variety. Its just a fact of modern life. Maybe we accept these stores to get our staples (and Cheerios...and Cheetos) and put up fights for encouraging more niche commercial businesses or more public space...or for God's sake another playing field. Target also allows you to use their credit card and designate a public school to receive some percentage of your purchase amount. The Target in Jersey City makes a not insignificant amount of money for ps234, so at least all the public schools will see some benefit. Its better than collecting box tops for sure. — cami on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

This makes me deliriously happy! — B on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

Afraid not. — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

For those who feel the need to have these shops nearby - the Newport Mall is right across the river. Accessible by PATH train in 5 minutes. Or jump in your SUV and hit the Paramus Mall!!! More than you could ever dream of. I love my neighborhood, but I am starting to feel like I'm living in the commons of a suburban mall. I believe opening a Target in Tribeca will have an impact almost as significant as the arrival of Whole Foods has had. The difference is, as Judy astutely pointed out, it will attract more folks from out of the neighborhood (exactly Target's hope) which will only make the area more chaotic than ever. And Greenwich street dead-ends 2 more blocks down - a traffic log jam. — Frederick on Target Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

Okay, since I am merely guessing, Western Spirit on Broadway? — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca…?