October 2019

KOP Beerfest Welcomes Largest Crowds to Date
Another successful King of Prussia Beerfest Royale is in the books!
The beer was flowing, the music was playing, the food was cooking and fun was being had by all at King of Prussia Beerfest Royale under grand tents at King of Prussia Mall on October 3 and 5. It was a weekend to remember and just like that, the taps are closed and another successful event is in the books.


PROJECT UPDATE

Notice to Proceed on First Avenue Linear Park
This crucial step in the process will lead to the groundbreaking for Phase 1 of the project
With a stroke of a pen, King of Prussia District issued a letter to Marino Corporation giving notice to proceed with construction on Phase 1 of the First Avenue Linear Park. Through the course of the next 10 months a vibrant, multi-use pathway will take shape beginning at Moore Road and extending east on either side of First Avenue. A pre-construction meeting with property owners and businesses along the new multimodal trail i s scheduled for October 23, 2019 at 1 PM at 1075 First Avenue.
 


EVENT

Big 3 Breakfast Welcomed Sold Out Crowd
The September 19 event shed light on important projects and industries in KOP
The Big 3 Breakfast last month was an insightful and in-depth look at some of the biggest projects and industries taking off right now in King of Prussia. Our panelists provided a unique perspective on each of the projects within their field and then joined in on an informative panel discussion, moderated by Tom McGrath, Editor of Phliadelphia magazine.

Special thank you to our panelists: Elizabeth Smith, Director of Strategic Planning & Analysis of SEPTA, who provided an update on  King of Prussia Rail and layed out upcoming milestones for this transformative project; Adrian Ponsen, Director of Market Analytics for Philadelphia of CoStar, who shared key findings from his regional analysis of the  multifamily residential market; and Brian O'Neill, Chairman, Founder & CEO of MLP Ventures, who shared his vision for  The Discovery Labs, a $500M healthcare, life sciences and technology co-working community in Renaissance Business Park. 


AROUND TOWN

Gateway Signage Lights up for a Cause
The meaning behind the ever-changing gateway sign colors
King of Prussia District installed six monument signs in 2012 and 2013 to mark important gateways to the King of Prussia community. Five of the signs run on electricity, while the sign at the Bridgeport border is powered with solar panels. Not only have attachments and plantings around these monuments changed over time, but the LED light bars on each side are programmed to change colors throughout the year. This colorful and energy efficient system gives King of Prussia District the opportunity to recognize tremendous causes and salute important groups in our community.


KOP in the News
Boston company unveils plans for 29 acres in
Upper Merion
GlaxoSmithKline unveils $120M renovation at
Upper Merion campus
CHOP breaks ground on King of Prussia inpatient facility
Upcoming Events
Enjoy a live performance from Sunshine Jones on the Town Center green space .

Valley Forge Casino: North of the Mason Dixon Line
October 26
The Vault is your newest weekend stompin’ grounds as we shine the spotlight on the area’s hottest rising country stars.

LOOKING AHEAD

What's Coming to KOP
Artistic rendering of CHOP's new in-patient hospital
The influx of new retailers, restaurants and luxury housing in KOP isn't slowing down. Take a look at who is joining our amazing community!

575 South (multi-family residential)

Anthology of King of Prussia (senior living facility)

APM Monaco (fall 2019)

b8ta

Buffalo Wild Wings (winter 2019)

California Tortilla (fall 2019)

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
(in-patient hospital)

Eloquii

Hanover Town Center (multi-family residential)

Harry & David

Kooma Sushi

Main Line Health
Modani Furniture

National Tire Company (name TBA)

Police and Fire Federal Credit Union

Popeye's Louisianna Kitchen (fall 2019)

Provonovias (fall 2019)

Showcase

SKYE 750 (multi-family residential)

Spavia*

Storage Partners of KOP

Taco Bell

Topgolf (2022)

Williams Sonoma

Zadig & Voltaire

NOW OPEN: Happy Place, Warby Parker, Balsam Hill, EGG New York
* First in Pennsylvania
** First brick & mortar
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 services organization. King of Prussia District engages public and private partners to 
 collaboratively improve the economic environment in King of Prussia 
 by making it more vibrant, attractive and prosperous.

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