Working every day to enhance the vitality of Center City.

Philadelphia's thriving 24-hour downtown is a great place to work, live and enjoy.

CCD Services

About Center City District

Center City District has helped transform downtown Philadelphia with a simple but ambitious mission to make the downtown clean, safe and attractive for people to work, live and enjoy.
CCD Parks

Visit CCD Parks

Center City District has enlivened the downtown by transforming Dilworth, Sister Cities, John F. Collins and Cret Parks into award-winning destinations in downtown Philadelphia. Explore the CCD-managed parks today.
Doing Business

Doing Business

Your business belongs in the heart of Philadelphia, the fifth largest metropolitan region in the country, a destination of choice for companies seeking a thriving urban setting.
Summer 2019 Digest

Rethinking Parks

The CCD's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- Rethinking Parks; CCD Spotlight: Community Service Representative Helen Boney; Keeping Center City Clean & Attractive; and more.

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Annual Report

State of Center City 2019

This yearly report is designed to measure the progress of Philadelphia's downtown, to document continuing challenges, and inform those who seek to develop, locate, lease or invest in Center City.

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CCD Services

Homeless Outreach

CCD, Project Home and Philadelphia Police have partnered to create combined outreach teams that help people living on the streets connect with services and shelter.
CCD/CPDC Projects

Rail Park

The CCD has completed the construction of the first phase of conversion of the defunct Reading Railroad viaduct into the Rail Park, which opened to the public on June 14, 2018.
Philly.com

Center City's litter lesson

What makes Center City work can also transform the city’s neighborhoods. Read the Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial piece to learn more.
2019 Housing Report

Building Out From The Core

CCD/CPDC release Annual Housing Report: Building Out From The Core, examining housing development in Greater Center City and in immediately adjacent neighborhoods; documenting the impact of employment growth and demographic trends on recent development; and looking at affordability issues in a comparative context.

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News

Philadelphia 2019: Strengths, Opportunities, Challenges

On December 18, 2018, CPDC hosted a panel discussion with business leaders and asked them to highlight both the opportunities for more dynamic job growth in 2019 and the challenges and hurdles that Philadelphia needs to overcome to capitalize on these opportunities.
Dilworth Park

Expanding Opportunity in Dilworth Park

In managing and programming Dilworth Park, CCD has a long-term commitment to inclusive, local hiring, sourcing and contracting.
Research & Reports

Philadelphia Retail Report 2018

This annual report look at Center City retail market trends, including analysis of retail demand, demographics, annual retail survey results, pedestrian counts and a map of new major retailers.
CCD Parks

Dilworth Park 5th Anniversary

Five years ago, Center City District officially opened the transformed public space we now know and love as Dilworth Park. We’re commemorating this five-year milestone with monthlong deals at the Air Grille, $5 gift card prizes during Rothman Orthopaedics presents Center City Fit and much more.

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Explore Center City

Restaurant Week

CCD Restaurant Week is returning September 15-27, offering 3-course dinners for $35* at over 110 restaurants across Center City with many also offering 3-course lunches for $20*.

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Explore Center City

Shop Center City Saturday

September 28 is the final day of Philadelphia Fashion Week and it will be the perfect time to explore everything Center City’s unique shopping scene has to offer. Retailers and restaurants throughout the downtown are creating exclusive specials, events, and one-of-a-kind experiences for you to enjoy. Stay tuned for the full list.

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Press Release

Dilworth Park’s Holiday Favorites To Return In 2019

CCD is pleased to announce that for the 2019-2020 holiday season at Dilworth Park we’ve renewed our partnerships with Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Independence Blue Cross and 6abc.
Press Release

Center City District Restaurant Week Returns this Fall

Center City District Restaurant Week, the twice-yearly culinary event savored by savvy Philadelphia foodies, returns September 15 through September 27, 2019 with more than 120 participating restaurants.
CCDF Initiative

Plant Center City

The Center City District Foundation is pleased to announce the successful launch of a new initiative, Plant Center City, which has the goal of planting 200 new trees in the central business district during the next two years.
CCD Parks

CCD Parks - for your next event!

The Center City District manages several beautiful, well-maintained outdoor spaces that are perfect for your next special event, during the day or after-hours. Find out how we can help you host a memorable event in the heart of Philadelphia.

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CCD Foundation

Become a part of Philadelphia's success.

The Center City District Foundation (CCDF) is the charity of choice for engaged citizens who care deeply about the vitality and competitiveness of Center City. Working together with the CCD and CPDC, CCDF supports initiatives that improve the quality of life and make downtown Philadelphia unique and engaging.

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The Center City District (CCD), Central Philadelphia Development Corporation (CPDC) and Center City District Foundation (CCDF) work together to enhance the vitality and competitiveness of Philadelphia's downtown. In 1991 the business leadership organization CPDC created the CCD business improvement district to deliver daily services with the goal of making Center City clean and safe. This helped transform Center City into a vibrant 24-hour downtown, attractive to businesses, residents, students, shoppers and tourists. In addition, the CCD is responsible for the management of Dilworth, Sister Cities, John F. Collins and Cret Parks, four extraordinary public spaces in the heart of Center City. CCDF, the charitable affiliate of the CCD, was launched in 2016 to support the next generation of public space improvements in Center City Philadelphia.

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