890 Flatbush Avenue: Flatbush Dutch Reform Church (FDR)

Flatbush Dutch Reform (FDR) Church

Standing at the southeast corner of Flatbush Avenue and Church Avenue, it is easy to see why the Flatbush Dutch Reform Church is anchoring the transformation of the streetscape and business environment. The FDR Church is not only a reminder of the transformation the Dutch brought to Vlack Bos in the 18th century; it is an expression of the cultural and economic transformation emerging in Flatbush through the Church Avenue-Flatbush Avenue axis.

As the primary resident of the axis' southeast side, the FDR Church provides a view of two activities taking place at once. Facing eastbound on Church Avenue, construction crews can be seen working on the first phase of the city's streetscape enhancement project- the removal of trolley tracks.

Enhancements can also be observed in Church Avenue's business environment. A Planet Fitness recently opened up at 2228 Church Avenue replacing the former Church Avenue Fitness. Construction has already begun on the future IHOP at 2244 Church Avenue.

Returning to the intersection and looking to the east side of Flatbush Avenue, a construction crew can be observed breaking up a portion of the street with heavy machinery.

The location of the FDR Church at the Church Avenue-Flatbush Avenue axis confirms the first of Flatbush's  two primary commercial centers (the other being the Junction at Flatbush Avenue and Nostrand Avenue).