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.
Fall Digest 2018

An Agenda for Inclusive Growth

The Center City District's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- Not A Tale of Two Cities; CCD Cleaners; Pulse Opens at Dilworth Park; Outdoor Seating Report; and more.

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Press Release

Pulse Comes to Life at Dilworth Park

CCD is pleased to present the activation of the first phase of Pulse, a site-specific work of public art created for Dilworth Park by internationally renowned artist Janet Echelman.
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.
Research & Reports

Keep Philadelphia Moving

This report is meant to start the conversation about traffic congestion, focusing on why it occurs, how it is (or isn’t) currently being managed, and what Philadelphia can do differently to improve conditions.
CCD Parks

Dilworth Park Winter

The Dilworth Park Winter season kicks off November 9 with the opening of the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink, Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin, and Wintergarden. The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will open November 17. Plus 6abc and CCD teamed up to bring back the Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross starting November 19.

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Research & Reports

Outdoor Seating 2018

The Outdoor Seating report is an annual survey of outdoor cafés and seating in and around downtown Philadelphia.
Research & Reports

Housing Development In Perspective: 2018

Examining housing development in Greater Center City, the balance between supply and demand, and potential impediments to Philadelphia’s revival.
Research & Reports

Developments Report

The 2018 Developments Report includes a map, full-color photos or renderings and project descriptions for all 69 major developments in Center City Philadelphia, categorized by type.
Research & Reports

State of Center City 2018

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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Explore Center City

Shop Center City

If it's in, it's in Center City. Learn from those in-the-know why Condé Nast Traveler named Philadelphia the Best Shopping City in America.

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Annual Survey

Tell us what you think.

For 27 years, CCD has been making downtown clean, safe and attractive. What can we do better or differently? Please take our brief survey + enter to win $250 in restaurant gift certificates!
News

Latest Center City News

Find the latest news about Center City District, Central Philadelphia Development Corporation, the Center City District Foundation and downtown Philadelphia.
News

CPDC Developments Newsletter - 10.16.18

A bi-weekly roundup of real estate, development, economic, government and other news concerning Center City.
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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