King of Prussia Town Center facts for kids
King of Prussia Town Center
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| Location | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°05′04″N 75°24′13″W / 40.084489°N 75.403503°W |
| Address | 155 Village Drive |
| Opening date | 2016 |
| Management | The JBG Companies |
| Owner | The JBG Companies |
| No. of stores and services | 37 |
| Total retail floor area | 390,000 sq ft (36,232 m2) |
| Parking | Street parking, parking lot |
| Public transit access |   SEPTA bus: 92, 124 |
The King of Prussia Town Center is a fun place to shop, eat, and hang out. It's a type of shopping area called a lifestyle center. You can find it in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, which is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
This town center is located close to the famous King of Prussia mall. It has big stores like Wegmans, Nordstrom Rack, and Ulta Beauty. You'll also find REI and LA Fitness here. The center also has a special "downtown" area. This part is filled with restaurants, shops, and places that offer different services. There's even a cool Town Square where people can gather. The King of Prussia Town Center is owned by The JBG Companies.
Exploring the Town Center
The King of Prussia Town Center has several main stores. These are often called "anchor" stores because they are big and draw many visitors. You can find Wegmans for groceries, Nordstrom Rack for clothes, and Ulta Beauty for makeup. If you like outdoor gear, there's REI. For fitness, there's LA Fitness.
Beyond these big stores, the town center has a special "Main Street" area. This street is lined with many different places. You can find restaurants like Founding Farmers. There are also places for pets, like Heart + Paw for veterinary care and grooming.
The Main Street area also features a Town Square. This is a grassy spot where people can relax. It has pretty water features. There's also a 60 feet (18 m) tall custom fire wall, which is quite impressive.
The Town Center is part of a bigger project. This project is called the Village at Valley Forge. It's a large area, about 122 acres. Besides the shops, it includes apartments and townhouses. There are also offices and a special hospital center. This hospital is the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's "Specialty Care and Surgery Center."
How the Town Center Was Built
The idea for the King of Prussia Town Center started a long time ago. In the late 1990s, a developer named Dennis Maloomian bought a large golf course. It was 138 acres big. He wanted to build a new community there. This community would have homes and shops, creating a town center for King of Prussia.
To build his vision, the land needed to be changed. This is called "rezoning." Mr. Maloomian spent about 18 months attending meetings. He worked to get permission from the local township. At first, many people were against his plans. Both local officials and residents had concerns.
Mr. Maloomian believed he had the right to build on his property. He took his case to court. After some challenges, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed with him in 2003. This meant he could move forward with his plans.
He had tried a similar idea before in New Jersey. Even after the court ruling, he still had to convince the township planners. In 2004, he showed them a successful town center in Reston, Virginia. This helped them understand his vision better.
Finally, in 2006, an agreement was reached. This allowed the town center project to begin. However, construction was delayed for a while. This was due to a tough economic time around 2008.
The first part of the town center opened in 2014. This was the Wegmans grocery store. In 2015, a company called JBG bought some land from Mr. Maloomian. They built the main lifestyle center. The King of Prussia Town Center officially opened in the summer of 2016. Some stores, like Nordstrom Rack and LA Fitness, moved from other nearby locations. Building the town center cost about $100 million. More offices and homes are still being built as part of the larger Village at Valley Forge.
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King of Prussia Town Center residential units
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King of Prussia Town Center commercial area near Wegmans
