Why isn't there a Target on Canal St? (New Orleans, Baton Rouge: grocer, stores)

[keta_mae]

Why doesn't New Orleans have a Target Store downtown????

[Neworleansisprettygood]

Target is just getting started building urban stores. Not sure if there is a good space for them on Canal.

[keta_mae]

Downtown would be great for a "City Center" Target...... Convention atendees,tourist and locals should appreciate the balance that Targert provides. A well planned Target should also be no threat to the Bridge and Upscale retail stores already downtown.

[annie_himself]

As downtown population rises you will see a larger grocer. Grow in moderation..

[Normlpepl]

Put it up closer to I-10 so that area can grow and there is easy access for the interstate and street car.Lower Canal should be for the tourists and upscale retail

[annie_himself]

Most people patronizing a large grocer downtown probably won't come by car, and certainly not the interstate. The bridge should just be torn down.

[keta_mae]

Originally Posted by annie_himself

Most people patronizing a large grocer downtown probably won't come by car, and certainly not the interstate. The bridge should just be torn down.

I wasnt speaking on the bridges we drive across but "bridge"wear retalors who mostly cater to women(ie. J crew, Coach, Micheal Miceheal Kors) , the step before Hi end and Luxery brands( ie. anything in Saks, or Rubenstien's). A Target downtown should be no threat to that type of retail.

[annie_himself]

Originally Posted by keta_mae

I wasnt speaking on the bridges we drive across but "bridge"wear retalors who mostly cater to women(ie. J crew, Coach, Micheal Miceheal Kors) , the step before Hi end and Luxery brands( ie. anything in Saks, or Rubenstien's). A Target downtown should be no threat to that type of retail.

I wasn't referring to your post.

[Neworleansisprettygood]

Well, if you're talking about the bridge across the river, then no, that's not coming down. But if you're talking about I-10 then it's good that you finally realized I was right.

[annie_himself]

Why would I suggest the CCC come down? The Claiborne overpass should have come down years ago, I've never said that it shouldn't. I would even support the demolition of our equivalent in the I-110 interstate that cuts off downtown Baton Rouge from Mid-City. Instead, they are putting a greenway under it.