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.
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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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.
Tax Policy

Funding Transit & Public Space Improvements Through TIFs

Presentations from a recent CPDC meeting, looking at how other cities use Tax Increment Financing districts to fund infrastructure, transit and public space improvements.
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.
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.

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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.
CCD Foundation

Pulse

Pulse, a specially commissioned work of public art created by internationally recognized artist Janet Echelman will be integrated into the programmable fountain at Dilworth Park.
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.
Explore Center City

Center City District Sips

Enjoy summer in the city. Wednesdays, June 6-August 29, from 5-7 pm, bars and restaurants all over Center City offer $6 cocktails, $5 wine, $4 beer and half-priced appetizers.

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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.
Pressroom

CCD Pressroom

Find recent press releases for the Center City District, Central Philadelphia Development Corporation and the Center City District Foundation.
News

CPDC Developments Newsletter - 08.07.18

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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