Target Union Square has finally opened in the former Food Emporium location at Union Square East. At a time when Target is closing other stores partly in response to unprecedented theft, it will be interesting to see what safeguards they put in place in this new location.
After all the posts here about the imminent 14th St. Busway project, it died, perhaps because residents made such a fuss.
Note that the entire western side of 3rd Ave. between 10th and 11th Streets save for the southernmost building has been bought up and is destined to meet the wrecking ball. The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation says there are significant buildings with important stories on the block, but it seems unlikely the city will step in to stop redevelopment.
That was fast. Pie Face, at 4th and 13th, is already gone.
The north end of Union Square Park will soon look a lot better. 21 trees are on the way.
