Central Philadelphia Development Corporation

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.

Housing

Greater Center City Housing 2020

Greater Center City Housing 2020: Strong Fundamentals (Interrupted) describes market conditions prior to the current crisis. The report benchmarks trends at the end of 2019. Many things have changed. Greater Center City and all of Philadelphia will rebound because underlying fundamentals remain strong. When recovery comes, we will build on these strengths, but still must address our challenges.

City Budget

Investing the Proceeds of Growth

CCD, CPDC report suggests that Philadelphia should increase its commitment to quality of life investments and resume its prior commitments to tax reduction, in order to retain and attract residents and businesses and spur widespread and inclusive private-sector job growth.

Developments

Developments Report

The 2019 Developments Report includes a map and full-color photos or renderings and project descriptions of all 62 major developments in Center City Philadelphia, categorized by type.

News

CPDC Developments Newsletter - 03.31.20

A bi-weekly roundup of real estate, development, economic, government and other news concerning Center City.

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.

Research & Reports

Growing More Family Sustaining Jobs in Philadelphia

After decades of job loss, Philadelphia has enjoyed nine straight years of job growth that accelerated in 2014. Despite the recent upturn however, the city has rebounded more slowly than most peer cities.

Research & Reports

Outdoor Seating 2019

The Outdoor Seating report is an annual survey of outdoor cafés and seating in and around downtown Philadelphia.

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.

Research & Reports

CCD and CPDC conduct original research and produce a wide range of reports, newsletters and publications filled with data valuable to established and new businesses, as well as those considering a move to Center City. It also informs changes needed to improve Center City's competitive edge.

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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