Small Business Owners Excited for Potential Target North of Colorado Springs
The north side of Colorado Springs is buzzing with excitement after news surfaced about a potential new Target store coming to the Northgate area. Local small businesses are watching closely — and many are viewing the possibility as a major opportunity rather than competition.
According to reporting from KOAA, developers are exploring plans for a new Target location just north of Colorado Springs, an area that has seen rapid residential and commercial growth over the past few years. As conversations continue, small business owners in surrounding neighborhoods are already weighing in on how large-scale retail could reshape foot traffic, consumer behavior, and the local economy.
The Proposed Target Location: A Growing Hub in Northern Colorado Springs.
Northern Colorado Springs — especially the Northgate, Briargate, and Monument corridors — has experienced explosive development. With new neighborhoods, schools, and commercial centers emerging every year, residents have long expressed interest in additional shopping amenities.
A Target location in this area would fill a gap between existing stores on the north and south ends of town. For thousands of families, the proposed store would offer a convenient retail option — and for nearby small businesses, it may bring meaningful spillover benefits in the form of increased visibility, traffic, and overall economic momentum.
Watch the KOAA coverage here: