Overview

The Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia project supports the city's long-term goal of economically reinvigorating the remainder of the riverfront, and will provide public access to the river. The site is easily accessible from I-95 from the northeast, southwest, and over both bridges into New Jersey, and is in close proximity to the Convention Center, Sports Complex and Philadelphia's entertainment, restaurants, hotels and other attractions.

Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has earned a reputation for luxurious accommodations, lavish amenities and world-class entertainment. Foxwoods Development Company, which is responsible for the management of all aspects of the operation, including gaming, entertainment, and food and beverage outlets, will bring that same level of quality and service to Philadelphia.

FACTS ABOUT FOXWOODS CASINO PHILADELPHIA

Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia will be built in three phases, creating a substantial annual boost to the region's economy, as well as a significant new source of annual tax revenues for the city and state.

Phase I will include a $670 million investment, which will provide:

  • New restaurant and lounge venues featuring;

    • Fine dining
    • Sports bar
    • Marketplace buffet and food court

  • Public access to Delaware riverfront along the entire property, featuring;

    • Waterfront pathway and park environment
    • Outdoor promenade
  • 3,000 slot machines
  • Improved traffic flow on South Columbus Boulevard and neighboring streets
  • An 1,800-seat showroom
  • An entertainment cabaret and lounge
  • A parking garage with 4,500 spaces
  • Back of house support facilities
  • Green roof and cool roof technology

When market conditions permit, Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia will apply for further approvals to build Phase II of the project, which will provide:

  • A new Riverfront Entertainment District featuring:

    • Additional nightlife
    • Expanded dining options
    • Boutique shopping
  • Space for another 2,000 slot machines
  • Additional food and beverage choices
  • 1,500 additional parking spaces

Phase III will provide:

  • A first-class 500-room hotel
  • A 21,000-square-foot full-service spa
  • A 120,000-square-foot meeting and conference room space
  • Potential condominiums

Traffic Mitigation
Traffic in South Philadelphia is a shared concern. Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia is committed to making traffic flow better along South Columbus Boulevard than it does today. That’s why we’ve budgeted more than $7 million to help mitigate traffic congestion. Foxwoods’ Phase I plan is to re-engineer South Columbus Boulevard focusing on a 16-intersection area from Walnut Street Plaza to the IKEA Driveway. Foxwoods is confident in the studies we’ve conducted – studies and mitigation plans that have been approved by both City and Commonwealth officials. We’re so confident in our plans that we’re betting more than $1 billion, through three phases of development. As good neighbors, we want to make conditions better in our neighborhood. But from a business perspective, if we don’t make traffic flow more smoothly, our customers won’t come back.

Employment
Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia will generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs. Construction experts forecast this project would generate about 1,000 new construction jobs. Foxwoods has committed to using union labor to build the casino, creating hundreds of jobs. A detailed analysis of specific positions shows Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia will generate more than 950 jobs in Phase I, and at least 65 percent of the positions will be filled by city residents. Direct employment is expected to ramp up with the expansions for Phases II and III, growing first to 1,254 and then to 1,780 for Phase III.

Contributions

Special Services District: Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia will contribute $1 million annually to a Special Services District, as well as $50,000 to fund organizational and start-up expenses. The Special Services District will be funded by Foxwoods, but the community will identify the initiatives and administer the funding.

Charitable Contributions: With a commitment to permanently fund charities, at least 42 percent of total profits will go to charitable causes, primarily focused to support disadvantaged children in the Philadelphia area and South Jersey.

Infrastructure Improvements: Working with the City’s Water Department, Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia has agreed to invest $5 million in sewer and stormwater infrastructure improvements to help alleviate flooding throughout South Philadelphia.

Philadelphia School District: The Philadelphia School District will benefit substantially from gaming in Philadelphia, including $5 million annually from Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia that will directly benefit the school district and help improve the educational expense for children in the area. The City’s schools will receive another $5 million through a variety of taxes.

Partnership
Washington Philadelphia Investors, L.P. (includes Washington Partners Community Charities, L.P., which is 60 percent of Washington Philadelphia Investors, L.P.) owns 70 percent of the partnership. Foxwoods Development Company, L.L.C., owns 30 percent of the partnership. Together, they from Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners, L.P., doing business as Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia.

Washington Partners Community Charities, L.P. includes:

  • The Rubin Family Charitable Foundation
  • The Silver Family Charitable Foundation
  • Ed Snider

Washington Philadelphia Investors includes:

  • A.J. Agarwal
  • Peter DePaul
  • Sylvia DiBona
  • Quincy Jones
  • Billy King
  • Robert Levy
  • Garry Maddox
  • Dawn Staley
  • Fred Tecce