KING OF PRUSSIA DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING December 14, 2017 MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY KING OF PRUSSIA
THANK YOU SPONSORS Networking & Speaker Events
APPI energy
Our Edge. Your
The city without the city
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
THE VILLAGE AT VALLEY FORGE NOW OPEN
INDIGO 301
HANOVER VALLEY FORGE
CANVAS
THE BROWNSTONES
THE VILLAGE AT VALLEY FORGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
HANOVER KING OF PRUSSIA
AVE BY KORMAN
WOODFIELD VALLEY FORGE
KOP BUSINESS PARK UNDER CONSTRUCTION
PARK SQUARE
LECESSE 750 Moore Rd.
“The King of Prussia restaurant scene exploded last year.“ Michael Klein – Philadelphia Inquirer, NOV. 2017
14 NEW RESTAURANTS
RESTAURANTS COMING SOON
“KOP focuses on new and innovative retailers and a fun experience.“ Bill Park – Deloitte Philadelphia 10.2017
2017 RETAIL OPENINGS A Diamond Jewelry Outlet Alex and Ani AllSaints Bassett Furniture Bath & Body Works | White Barn Bluestone Lane Bulgari Casper Clarins Clarks East Meets West ECCO Fendi Finish Line
G-Star Raw Ghurka Hickory Farms Ideal Image Indochino Joie Le Creuset Lululemon Marc Cain Mind Games Muse Paint Bar NYX Orchestra Saks OFF 5TH
South Moon Under Suit Supply Tadashi Shoji The Rock Shop The Shade Store Town Center Nail Spa Tommy John Tutti Spa & Nails UNTUCKit Valley Forge Car Wash WSFS Bank xfinity Premier Zara
“King of Prussia has been one of the most active investment markets in the region.“ Natalie Kostelni – Philadelphia Business Journal
NEW HEADQUARTERS
GEOBLUE
THE JUDGE GROUP
VERTEX
“King of Prussia hotel revenue trends remain strong.“ Adam Sacks – President, Tourism Economics, 2017
HOTEL RENOVATIONS
VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON VALLEY FORGE
BEST WESTERN PLUS | THE INN AT KING OF PRUSSIA
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
KING OF PRUSSIA MALL RENOVATION
TAX POLICY: BREAKING NEWS!
UPPER MERION IMPROVES ITS TAX POSITION
Analysis conducted by Econsult Solutions, Inc.
Our Edge. Your
OUR MISSION 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.
TRANSFORMING PUBLIC SPACES
OPENING OF THE PARK
8’ - 12’
4’
4’
Furnishing Zone
Furnishing Zone
Multi-use Trail or Sidewalk
5’
10’
10’
10’
5’
Bike Lane & Turn Lane
Through Lane
Variable Left Turn Lane
Through Lane
Bike Lane & Turn Lane
FIRST AVENUE ROAD DIET
8’ - 12’
Multi-use Trail or Sidewalk
76,148 SF OF LANDSCAPE PROJECTS INSTALLED SINCE 2011
10-YEAR PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT ACTION PLAN 19 short, medium & long term projects
CREATING & ENHANCING ACCESS
theconnector CELEBRATES 50,000 RIDERS!
INTRODUCING FRIENDS OF KOP RAIL @Friends of KOP Rail
@SupportKOPRail
CREATING A CULTURE OF ENGAGING EVENTS
3RD ANNUAL DINEKOP RESTAURANT WEEK MARCH 6-12, 2017
23 restaurants raised $13,500 for CHOP - KOP! $37,000 raised in 3 years
ANNUAL REPORT LUNCHEON & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS MARCH 23, 2017
160 business leaders joined us to network and celebrate King of Prussia’s tremendous growth!
TRENDS SPEAKER PANEL BREAKFAST SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
Five distinguished panelists shared trends in their industries and how they might impact suburban communities like King of Prussia.
YOGA HAPPY HOUR
TUESDAYS, JUNE & JULY 2017 150+ yogis joined us each week in King of Prussia Town Center!
ROCK YOUR LUNCH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES THURSDAYS IN JUNE 2017
300+ attendees joined us each week in the business park for live music, yard games and samplings by some of KOP’s hottest restaurants!
THANK YOU SPONSORS
dineKOP | Rock Your Lunch | Yoga Happy Hour
KING OF PRUSSIA BEERFEST ROYALE OCTOBER 5 & 7, 2017
Our only fundraiser of the year, Beerfest drew a crowd of 3,200 and raised a record $53,750 in corporate sponsorship this year!
THANK YOU SPONSORS King of Prussia Beerfest Royale
RAISING KOP’S PROFILE •
VISITKOP.COM
87,837 Unique Visitors
• 11,404 Facebook likes
187,051 Page Views
• 5,883 Twitter Followers
(Jan 1, 2017-Dec 7, 2017)
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@KOPBID
(15% increase from 2016)
(45% increase from Dec 2016) (56% increase from Dec 2016)
• 1,348 Instagram Followers
Targeted Digital Ads/eBlasts Promoted Social Media Advertising
Digital Billboards
KOP IN THE NEWS 10-PAGE COVER STORY PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE
PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL NOVEMBER 10 IMPRESSIONS: 18,000
Moore Park kop
2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Eric Davies, Chairman, Wurzak Hotel Group Carol McCoy, Vice-Chair, Radial Dan Platt, Treasurer, UGI Corp. Jeff DeVuono, Secretary, Brandywine Realty Trust Bob Hart, Past Chair, Simon Property Group
2018 COMMITTEE CHAIRS LAND USE & ZONING: TAX POLICY: Carol McCoy, Radial
Skip Kunda, Kunda Beverage
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS: TRANSPORTATION: Kevin Lang, Wegmans & Jeff DeVuono, Brandywine Realty Jennifer Shipman, Trust & Rob Henry, GVF DoubleTree by Hilton PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS: Suzanne Ryan, PECO
NOMINATIONS: Bob Hart, Simon Property Group
KING OF PRUSSIA DISTRICT STAFF Eric T. Goldstein Executive Director Chris Basler Director, Projects & Planning Rachel Ammon Director, Marketing & Communications Julie DeMasi Manager, Finance & Administration Shauna Sanchez Digital Marketing Associate
THANK YOU!
BOB HART Chairman of the Board 2015-2017
KING OF PRUSSIA DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING December 14, 2017 MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY KING OF PRUSSIA