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CCD Operations Update

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

In keeping with the City of Philadelphia’s order for all non-essential businesses to shut down, Center City District has closed our administrative offices. Nearly all office staff are working remotely, routinely checking email and voicemail and can respond to questions that need immediate answers. Our finance and accounting staff are still coming into the office to receive mail, process invoices and transact essential business. For more information about our on-street and park operations:

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Press Release

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.
Press Release

Dilworth Park Welcomes Spring with Seasonal Transition

The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park will close for the winter season on Sunday, February 23 along with the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin.
Press Release

CPDC Developments Newsletter - 03.31.20

A bi-weekly roundup of real estate, development, economic, government and other news concerning Center City.
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CPDC Developments Newsletter - 03.03.20

A bi-weekly roundup of real estate, development, economic, government and other news concerning Center City.
Winter 2019 Digest

Two-Handed Solutions

The CCD's quarterly newsletter. In this issue: Two-Handed Solutions; Meet Emrah Ulcay; Thank You for Your Support; Homeless Outreach Continues in Center City; and more.
In the News

Dilworth Park Profiled By World Landscape Architecture

World Landscape Architecture published a detailed write-up describing the transformation of Dilworth Park from an unused and inhospitable space to the “the central square it was always intended to be, and a beloved park befitting its iconic location.”
Fall 2019 Digest

Center City Developments: Sustaining Momentum

The CCD's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- Center City Developments: Sustaining Momentum; Meet CCD's New Police Captain; Plant Center City Continues this Fall; and more.
Summer 2019 Digest

Rethinking Parks

The CCD's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- Rethinking Parks; CCD Spotlight: Community Service Representative Helen Boney; Keeping Center City Clean & Attractive; and more.
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State of Center City 2019: Sustaining Growth, Expanding Opportunity

Today at CPDC’s quarterly meeting, Center City District (CCD) released its annual State of Center City 2019, a data-driven compendium, organized by employment sector, that examines the latest trends in both in Center City and in the broader Philadelphia economy.

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Center City’s Retail Scene Continues Growing November 29, 2019 Retail, Research, Report No Attachment
Philadelphia’s New Job Growth Concentrated In Sectors Paying $35,000 or Less October 24, 2019 Employment, Research, Report No Attachment
State of Center City 2019: Sustaining Growth, Expanding Opportunity April 23, 2019 Reports, Research No Attachment
Center City District Report Examines State of Philadelphia’s Retail in 2018 December 4, 2018 Retail, Research, Report No Attachment
Animated and Safe Public Spaces Create A Lively and Competitive Downtown September 6, 2018 Reports, Research No Attachment
State of Center City 2018: Job Growth Is Crucial To Continued Momentum April 24, 2018 Reports, Research No Attachment
State of Center City Preview - Unemployment April 23, 2018 Research, Reports, Unemployment No Attachment
State of Center City Preview - Pedestrian Counts April 20, 2018 Research, Reports, State of center city No Attachment
State of Center City Preview - Office April 19, 2018 Research, Reports, State of center city No Attachment
State of Center City Preview - Retail April 18, 2018 Research, Reports, State of center city No Attachment
State of Center City Preview - Population Change April 17, 2018 Research, Reports, State of center city No Attachment
Downtown Residents, Visitors, Workers Drive Rising Demand For Center City Retail December 6, 2017 Retail, Research, Report No Attachment

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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