Do You Believe the Douglaston Village Revitalization Is Already Underway?

, a new mixed martial arts studio, will be the second business to set up shop along 235th Street within the past month-and-a-half.

In early March, bakery across the Long Island Rail Road tracks, relocating to the former Douglaston Market site.

During the past few years, several storefronts along the street have been vacant.

Community leaders have proposed a number of ways to , such as luring new stores, plantings, fixing sidewalks and adding more lighting.

Patch wants to know: With two new stores opening their doors along 235th Street, do you believe Douglaston Village's revitalization is already underway?

Cast your vote in our poll and post your comments in the section below.