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Center City Retail Report, November 2024

Our year-end 2024 Center City Retail Report pulls together the latest data on retail occupancy, demand, and leasing activity and explores emerging trends and opportunities that will shape Center City’s retail landscape in the coming years.

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Dilworth Park

Winter at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are now open for the season. The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is offering skating seven days a week and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin provides a place to warm up and enjoy refreshments between activities. The Greenfield Lawn hosts the festive Wintergarden through March.
Dilworth Park

Get Tickets Today!

Reserve your Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink tickets ahead of time.
Events

CCD Park Programs & Events

CCD Parks have activities that are fun for the entire family year-round. Check out our full schedule today.
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CCD Restaurant Week

CCD Restaurant Week returns in the new year to highlight some of the city's best and most diverse, culinary venues. Beginning January 19 through February 1, more than 100 chefs and restaurateurs will showcase their finest dishes in a prix-fixe, three course menu.

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Research & Reports

Center City Data Dashboard

The Center City Data Dashboard includes data covering key indicators, pedestrian counts, the office market, retail, hospitality, transportation, housing, Center City District stats, and demographics and will be updated regularly. Bookmark it today.
CCD/CPDC Annual Report

State of Center City 2024: Shaping the Future We Want

Center City District's annual report examines how downtown Philadelphia’s social and economic systems have evolved amid the profound challenges of the past four years.
Research & Reports

Center City Reports

CCD’s Economic Development team researches, produces and distributes reports year-round to assist a variety of stakeholders in their efforts to attract new businesses, encourage startups, retain businesses within Center City and expand the residential population. Visit our Research & Reports page to learn more.
Press Release

A Plan for the Enhancement of Market East

The Market Street East Improvement Association today has released the results of its independent master plan evaluation of Market Street East and the role the proposed 76ers arena can have on the future of Market East District.
CCD Foundation

Support Center City

You can help support the many initiatives of our Foundation: greening Center City, programming our parks with arts and cultural events for adults and children, supporting our homeless outreach teams and new public safety bike patrol.
Newsletter

Center City Digest, Fall 2024

In this fall edition of the CCD/CPDC quarterly newsletter, the cover essay shares new findings from a CCD survey on the conditions of 45 Center City alleys. It also highlights the new City Hall lighting, Open Streets: West Walnut and much more.
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Shop

With more than 900 retail locations lining the streets of Center City Philadelphia, it’s easier than ever to find a shopping experience for every style. Here you'll find info on retail giveaways, discounts, workshops, farmers markets and more.
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Dine

Find yourself at the center of everything you’re craving. Center City’s world-class culinary scene is the finest in the region. Whether you're looking for live entertainment with a flavorful meal, the perfect place to watch the game and grab a bite or unique culinary classes, you can find it all here.
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Experience

Center City is the epicenter of arts and culture entertainment and vibrant public spaces in Philadelphia. From showcasing resident artists and traveling shows, to green spaces with a host of amenities and events for all ages, find something to explore in Center City.