Center City Philadelphia
Center City District / Central Philadelphia Development Corporation
Business
Big or small, office or retail, learn why Center City Philadelphia is the right location for your business! Learn More »
Why Center City?
Whether you direct a large professional services firm, operate a small retail shop, are looking to start a business, develop a project or live here, Philadelphia is a remarkably attractive and competitive place.Learn More »
Research & Reports
Residential
Center City Reports: Population Growth Downtown
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Census Update
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Center City Reports: Retail
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Center City Reports: Outdoor Cafes
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Where City Residents Work
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Dilworth Plaza
Transforming DilworthPlaza [PDF 1.8 MB] Graphics Component
of Dilworth [PDF 9.1 MB] Public Art Presentation
Reading Viaduct Project: Background & Overview
More informationGeneral Interest
Center City Digest Spring 2012
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State of Center City, 2012
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Center City Reports: Vital Statistics April 2012
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Center City Philadelphia offers the cosmopolitan amenities of the world's greatest cities in a compact and walkable downtown that's fun to visit and a great place to live! Learn More »
Dilworth Plaza
The transformation of Dilworth Plaza has begun! Thanks to generous matching grants from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the William Penn Foundation, Donate Now and Double Your Gift!
Learn More and see the live construction camera» NOTICE: Dilworth Plaza construction alerts» Dilworth Plaza Update - February 13, 2012 [PDF 427 KB]» Donate Now and Double Your Gift»
Our latest State of Center City report is out, measuring the progress of Philadelphia's downtown and offering recommendations for its future. New this year: Interactive maps.Download it now»
Sister Cities Park on Logan Square is now open, with a boat pond, children's discovery garden, café, daily events and more! Learn more about this wonderful new family park!Learn More »
Our event calendar is filled with great ideas, from arts performances and museum exhibits to retail happenings and dining events. There's something for everyone. Learn More »
Show the Dad and Grads in your life how much they mean to you with a gift of green. A tree is the Father's Day gift that will stand above the rest. And for Grads, a tree is gift that keeps on growing.contribute now»
Parents- there's a spot on the Web for all of the information and resources you need to raise your family in Center City. KidsInCenterCity.com»
Sips returns on Wednesdays this summer with drink and appetizer specials at 85 Center City bars and restaurants!Learn More »
About Us
Center City District and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation are business-led organizations that work together to enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Philadelphia's downtown. Learn More »
What We Do
Our mission is to keep Center City Philadelphia clean, safe and attractive, an easy place to get around and a great place to do business, visit or live.Learn More »
CCD News
Center City Developments / April 30, 2012»
Center City report: Overhaul tax structure & more coverage of ‘State of Center City, 2012′»
Nearly $3M in Knight Arts Challenge Awards awarded at Philadelphia Museum of Art»
35 winners named in Knight Foundation Philadelphia Arts Challenge»
Center City News
The Parkway as Philadelphia’s ‘Museum Mile’»
W Hotel planned for Chestnut Street & more city news»
Ground broken for a new Center City hotel & more city news»
Restaurant Week in Center City rang up $12.4 million & more city news»
Looking at the new Census data»
New population growth in Philadelphia & more city news»
Philadephia’s bond rating raised & more city news»
Local investors buy Inquirer, Daily News, website»
Congress extends transportation funding for 90 days & more city news»