Who We Are - Center City District

Mission

Center City District, partner to property owners and downtown stakeholders, is the steward and advocate for a clean, safe, and thriving Center City Philadelphia.

A person in a turquoise uniform and hat sweeps a city sidewalk with a broom and dustpan. The street is clean and empty, suggesting a quiet, orderly setting.

Vision

Center City is Philadelphia’s heart of commerce, culture, and connection, generating opportunity and prosperity for the entire city and region.

Values

We are passionate about Philadelphia, are optimistic about the future of our downtown, and believe strongly that every employee at Center City District can meaningfully improve Center City.

We recognize that we are trusted because of our integrity, our responsiveness, our visibility, and our effectiveness, and strive to uphold that in every interaction.

We work collaboratively, internally and with partners, to scale our impact.

We believe in the value of face-to-face interactions and gatherings, in our office and downtown.

We are measured and analytical, and we thoughtfully make decisions with data.

We are an operational organization yet remain bold, open, and innovative when new opportunities (and challenges) arise. Because Center City is experienced by residents, workers, visitors, and tourists from throughout Philadelphia and throughout the world, we believe our downtown—as well as our organization—should be inclusive and welcoming to all.