Central Philadelphia Development Corporation

Members enhancing the competitiveness of Center City through programming, planning and civic engagement.

Central Philadelphia Development Corporation

Members enhancing the competitiveness of Center City through programming, planning and civic engagement.

CPDC

Programming & Benefits


CPDC membership provides exclusive access to programming and networking opportunities to expand your business in Center City Philadelphia.
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CPDC Initiatives

Since its inception, CPDC has undertaken a number of initiatives to make Center City Philadelphia a more competitive place to do business.
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CPDC Members

Learn more about Industry leaders who are invested in the future of Center City Philadelphia.
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Doing Business

Your business belongs in the heart of Philadelphia, the 5th largest metropolitan region in the country, a destination of choice for companies seeking a thriving urban setting.
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Join CPDC

Join the hundreds of business leaders making a difference in Center City.
Research & Reports

Downtown Vitality: A Deeper Look Into Office Trends

Pedestrian activity in Center City has continued its gradual two-year upward trend, buoyed by a substantial ongoing increase in downtown residents as well as the return of visitors and a slower but notable return of office workers, according to this new report from CCD/CPDC.

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CCD/CPDC Annual Report

State of Center City 2023

Does Center City Philadelphia have what it needs to recover? This CCD/CPDC report highlights Philadelphia’s signs of recovery and examines the serious challenges that must be addressed.

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CPDC Meeting

Center City’s Recovery: A Recap of the CPDC April 2023 Meeting

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Developments

Downtown Real Estate Developments

Center City Philadelphia Developments 2022 is an in-depth report on current and upcoming major real estate projects in Center City. The report includes a map and full-color photos or renderings and project descriptions for all 65 major developments in Center City Philadelphia, categorized by type. As well as an interactive map featuring all of the developments found within the publication.
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Center City Philadelphia Retail, November 2022

Sustained by a diversified retail customer base that includes the third largest downtown population in the U.S., workers, tourists, and regional visitors, Center City Philadelphia is on pace for the second consecutive year of positive net openings, according to the new Center City District/Central Philadelphia Development Corporation Center City Retail, November 2022.
Doing Business

Philly Works

When it comes to being a great place to do business and attract talent, Philly works. With a downtown that doesn't stop when the workday ends, Philadelphia offers satisfaction in and out of the office.
Newsletter

Center City Digest, Spring 2023

This spring edition of the CCD/CPDC quarterly newsletter includes: CCD President, Paul R. Levy's cover essay about the current status of recovery in Center City and what’s required from local leaders as well as details about CCD's 2023 budget, leadership transition, employee service recognitions, upcoming CCD park events and the latest CCDF supported initiatives.
News

CPDC Developments Newsletter 5.22.23

CPDC's bi-weekly newsletter with a roundup of real estate, development, economic, government and other news concerning Center City Philadelphia.
Traded Sector Employment

Firing on All Cylinders

This report compares Philadelphia to five other urban areas in United States. It documents how Philadelphia lags in firms that sell services nationally and globally, but suggests that if we replicate the success achieved by others, we will grow more family-sustaining jobs and a prosperous network of small, local businesses.