danstecz t1_j8pwofn wrote on February 16, 2023 at 2:29 AM

Reply to comment by adwvn in Do you want a Roosevelt Blvd Subway? Tell the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission ASAP! by markskull

As much as I hate KOP it is not going extinct. The mall has tons of luxury stores that are not found elsewhere in the area, including Center City. It is a huge tourist draw. It serves all the households on the Main Line with money up the wazoo.

Malls such as Plymouth Meeting are failing but KOP will be fine.

adwvn t1_j8q7qtu wrote on February 16, 2023 at 3:56 AM

That's interesting. I'm still very skeptical though, because the only time I hear about people that live in Philly travelling to KOP to do shopping, is when I read an article or reddit thread on the topic of the new rail line. I don't know any friend or coworker that does their shopping by travelling to suburbs. Everyone orders online. I've lived in Philadelphia for 7 years. I've never been to KOP to my knowledge, and doubt I'd ever want to go there ever in my lifetime.

And I've never heard anyone describe KOP as a tourist draw before. Tourists from where? I'm really curious because most people have never heard of KOP unless you're from this region.