Center City is the
heart of commerce,
culture and connection.

Clean

From active streets to clean sidewalks to vibrant parks, see how CCD is building a cleaner, safer, and thriving Center City Philadelphia every day.

Center City District by the numbers, 2025

0 tons of trash removed by cleaners

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CSR interactions with pedestrians

0 unhoused people connected to services

On-street teams at work

Uniformed CCD staff work 365 days a year to help keep Center City clean and safe for residents, workers and visitors. Sidewalk cleaners sweep and pressure wash sidewalks and remove first floor graffiti. Public safety teams patrol on foot and on bicycle, equipped with two-way radios, first-aid gear, and maps, ready to provide directions, offer medical assistance, or request police support.

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A person in teal and blue clothing power washes a sidewalk in front of a grand building with columns. A utility vehicle is parked nearby.

Sidewalks are power washed in warm weather months.

A smiling park employee in a blue uniform engages warmly with a couple seated on a bench, holding maps. A tree-lined park is in the background.

Community Service Representatives (CSRs) are a welcoming presence, assisting visitors with directions and information.

Two uniformed security personnel ride bicycles down a city street. The front cyclist wears a yellow jacket, while the backdrop features tall buildings.

Bike and foot patrols are a visible presence in high-traffic areas, transit hubs, and parks.

Outreach workers build trust with people experiencing homelessness and connect them with needed social services.

A street cleaner operates a green machine, sweeping a city sidewalk. Nearby buildings and a theater marquee are visible, with pedestrians walking by.

More than 100 uniformed CCD workers clean sidewalks three times each day.

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State of Center City Philadelphia 2026

State of Center City distills data from city, state, and federal agencies; local organizations and businesses; and CCD’s own surveys, pedestrian counts, and analysis. The report documents trends around jobs, population, retail, leasing, and a $2.14 billion development pipeline while noting the need for progress in several crucial areas.

State of Center City 2026