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King of Prussia Rail Coalition Seeks Support for KOP Rail
Public Hearings November 13 & 15
On October 17, 2017, the KOP Rail Coalition (Coalition) announced that Jerry Sweeney, President and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust, will serve as Chairman of the Coalition's Advisory Committee. Represented by a diverse group from throughout the Philadelphia region, the Coalition seeks to garner regional support for the proposed extension of the Norristown High Speed Line into King of Prussia.
This important announcement comes on the heels of the release of the King of Prussia Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by SEPTA and the Federal Transit Administration on October 13, 2017. SEPTA is holding public hearings next week to provide
officials, stakeholders and the public with an opportunity to meet with project team members, view a presentation, and submit comments on the DEIS, including the recommended Locally Preferred Alternative (recommended LPA).
We strongly encourage supporters to attend these meetings in order to provide positive testimony!
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HEARING SCHEDULE
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Date:
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November 13
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November 13
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November 15
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Open House & Private Oral Comments:
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1-2 PM
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5-6 PM
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5-6 PM
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Presentation:
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2 PM
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6 PM
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6 PM
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Public Oral
Comments:
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2-4 PM
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6-8 PM |
6-8 PM
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Location:
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DoubleTree Valley Forge Hotel
Jefferson Ballroom
201 W DeKalb Pk.
King of Prussia
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DoubleTree Valley Forge Hotel
Jefferson
Ballroom
201 W DeKalb Pk.
King of Prussia
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Norristown Municipal Building
235 E Airy St.
Norristown
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Top Image: Artistic rendering of KOP Rail traveling over U.S. Route 202
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King of Prussia Beerfest Royale Draws Record Crowd
3,200 attendees enjoyed drinks, dining & dancing
The King of Prussia Mall parking lot was transformed into a beer lover's paradise as King of Prussia District welcomed 3,200 attendees for the 6th annual King of Prussia Beerfest Royale.
51 brewers served up 100 beers, while the tunes of Philadelphia favorites
Swift Technique and
Nik Greeley and the Operators drifted through the air. King of Prussia's best and newest restaurants wowed the crowd with delicious treats throughout all sessions.
Beerfest Royale is King of Prussia District's only fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds are used
for physical improvement projects throughout KOP - like landscaped medians, signage and linear parks!
A special thank you to our presenting sponsor,
Budget Maintenance, as well as our other amazing
sponsors. This event would not be possible without their support.
Join us next year on October 4 & 6!
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Keeping King of Prussia Colorful
King of Prussia District continues its mission to provide physical improvements to the area
Since 2011, King of Prussia District invested $1.4M into making King of Prussia a more beautiful place for employees and residents. Over the years, KOP-BID has installed and maintained
planting beds in 30 different locations throughout Upper Merion Township. Through the skillful designs by a collection of local landscape architecture firms, neglected areas along First Avenue, DeKalb Pike, Henderson Road and Route 76 have transformed into beautiful displays
featuring 76,000 square feet of
trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials that provide changing landscapes year around. These landscapes also collect and filter water that would have automatically flowed into streets and storm drains creating flooding hazards and increasing pollutants in local waterways.
Committed to making King of Prussia a more beautiful place, KOP-BID's Physical Improvement Committee recently created a 10-year action plan that consists of 19 short, medium and long-term projects that KOP-BID will work on with its partners.
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Holiday Reception & Annual Meeting December 14
King of Prussia District will hold its Holiday Reception and Annual Meeting on December 14 at Maggiano's Little Italy in King of Prussia.
Join us to celebrate a wonderful 2017 and toast to bigger and better things to come in the new year!
Light fare and refreshments provided.
Must RSVP by Thursday, December 7 to attend
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Endorse King of Prussia Rail
The King of Prussia Rail will...
- Reduce commute times to University City and Center City
- Connect employers to a broader pool of employees, and give residents easier access to jobs
- Reduce up to 18M vehicle miles traveled annually, resulting in less congestion and reduced emissions
- Generate 5,400-6,300 jobs during construction and 1,000 jobs annually
- Save commuters nearly $12,000 annually
- Increase commercial real estate values and tax revenue
Rendering of KOP Rail Traveling Along Mall Boulevard
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Eric Goldstein Featured on 2017 Power 100 List
KOP-BID Executive Director recognized for achievements in King of Prussia
King of Prussia District is proud to announce that Executive Director Eric Goldstein is included in Philadelphia Business Journal's prestigious 2017 Power 100 List. Among his accomplishments the article sites his efforts to create a sense of place in King of Prussia, including making it more pedestrian friendly and economically vibrant.
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New Website Launched for King of Prussia Rail Coalition
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website for the King of Prussia Rail Coalition! The redesigned website features up-to-date news and information, details about the many benefits of King of Prussia Rail and lists ways to support this transformative project. Log on today!
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KOP in the News
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L to R: Rob Wonderling, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia; Eric Goldstein, King of Prussia District; Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners; Jerry Sweeney, Brandywine Realty Trust; Bernie Dagenais, Main Line Chamber of Commerce; Jeff Guzy, Chairman of the Board, GVF |
Group Forms to Back Rail to King of Prussia as Vital City-Suburban Link
A new group of business, civic and academic leaders backing SEPTA's proposed Norristown High Speed Line extension to King of Prussia is portraying the project as a crucial link between the region's largest suburban employment center and Philadelphia's urban core. Read More...
Main Line Health is in the early stages of planning to expand its suburban presence with the construction of a major new building at the Village at Valley Forge.
Read More...
Philadelphia Inquirer
The King of Prussia restaurant scene - growing steadily over the years, reflecting the rise of the Route 202 corridor - exploded last year. Read More...
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What to Expect in KOP
See what opened last month and what you can expect soon!
The influx of new retailers, restaurants and luxury housing to KOP isn't slowing down in 2017
and beyond. Take a look at who will be joining our amazing community in the coming months
and in 2018!
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OPENING SOON
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A Diamond Jewelry Outlet
(Opening November 11, 2017)
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Buena Onda
(Opening November 24, 2017)
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Canvas Valley Forge
(55+ residential. Now leasing)
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District Taco*
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Hanover King of Prussia
(Multi-family residential)
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J. Alexander's
(Opening 2018)
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MidiCi the Neopolitan
Pizza Co.*
(Opening November 17, 2017)
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Mind Games
(Opening November 10, 2017)
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Park Square
(Multi-family residential)
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Valley Forge Car Wash
(Opening November 2017)
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Woodfield Valley Forge
(Multi-family residential)
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NOW OPEN, Alex and Ani, Casper, Chaddsford Winery Wine Garden, Founding Farmers*, Hickory Farms, Tadashi Shoji, The Rock Shop, Tommy John** and Zara
*First in Pennsylvania
**First brick & mortar location
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Join the first EVER King of Prussia Mall food truck festival on Saturday November 11, 2017 from 11 am - 6 pm!
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J.B. Smoove at VF Music Fair
Valley Forge Casino Resort welcomes J.B. Smoove on November 17 as part of Valley Forge Music Fair.
See Event Details...
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King of Prussia District (KOP-BID) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, special
services organization. KOP-BID engages public and private partners to
collaboratively improve the economic environment in King of Prussia
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234 Mall Boulevard, Suite 150, King of Prussia PA 19406
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© 2017 King of Prussia District. All Rights Reserved.
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