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.
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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Press Release

Homeless Outreach Teams Return to Center City

Center City District (CCD) is preparing to launch an expanded version of last year’s homeless outreach effort that helped more than 130 individuals come off the streets and connect with needed 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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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.

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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.
Spring 2019 Digest

Center City Digest, Spring 2019

The CCD's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- State of Center City 2019; CCD 2019 Budget Details; CCD Honors Employees at Awards Breakfast; and more.
Explore Center City

Center City Fit

Rothman Orthopaedics presents Center City Fit returns to Dilworth Park. This Spring, Dilworth Park comes to life with fun, free, fitness programs led by top-notch trainers from Optimal Sport Health Clubs 1315 Walnut. Free classes begin on April 15 and run through October 15.

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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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Explore Center City

CCD SIPS

All summer long enjoy summer in the city. Wednesdays, June 6-August 29, from 5-7 pm, participating bars and restaurants are offering $6 cocktails, $5 wine, $4 beer and half-priced appetizers.

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Press Release

Dilworth Park is Philly’s Favorite Summer Hot Spot

Dilworth Park is preparing a full lineup of summer fun. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy a variety of programs and free events, which include outdoor movies, live music, pop-up markets and more!
Press Release

Philadelphia’s Favorite Happy Hour Tradition Returns

This summer, CCD and EFFEN Vodka partner for the return of CCD SIPS, the highly anticipated happy hour tradition. For 14 weeks, beginning in June, Wednesday evenings turn into unforgettable experiences with friends, networking opportunities and a chance to explore new Center City offerings.
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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