Dilworth Park Installation

Water Orchestra

Center City District and The Philadelphia Orchestra have partnered to bring you Water Orchestra, which reimagines Dilworth Park's fountain as a playful, responsive musical instrument, activated in real-time by the gestures of anyone who steps onto the conductor’s podium. Water Orchestra debuts September 5 and runs through October 3.

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Research & Reports

Reclaiming Alleys

This groundbreaking study by the CCD examines over 2.5 miles of Philadelphia's alley network with the goal of transforming these underutilized spaces into valuable public assets. This comprehensive survey of 45 Center City alleys, reveals significant challenges but also significant, achievable potential to evolve into safer, cleaner, and more active urban spaces.

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Explore Center City

Open Streets: West Walnut

CCD, with support from Rittenhouse Row, will transform one of Philadelphia’s most popular shopping and dining destinations on every Sunday from Spetember 7 through October 12,  by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic. Stroll nearly seven blocks of car-free space while enjoying shopping, dining and activities for all ages.

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Customer Satisfaction Survey

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CCD is dedicated to understanding the way you experience Center City so that we can continue to plan for our future. What can we do better or differently? Please let us know by taking our 5-minute survey. Your answers will help us in our mission to keep Center City clean, safe and competitive. You will also be entered for a chance to win $250 in restaurant gift cards.

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