Research & Reports

Center City District and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation produce a wide range of reports, newsletters and publications to help keep you informed.

Research & Reports

Philadelphia Employment Report 2025

Philadelphia has emerged as a standout performer in employment growth among major U.S. cities, according to the Philadelphia Employment Report 2025, which examined 15 years of job market data. The report reveals that despite ongoing challenges in the office sector, Philadelphia has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in its overall employment base.

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Research & Reports

Reclaiming Alleys

This groundbreaking study by the CCD examines over 2.5 miles of Philadelphia's alley network with the goal of transforming these underutilized spaces into valuable public assets. This comprehensive survey of 45 Center City alleys, reveals significant challenges but also significant, achievable potential to evolve into safer, cleaner, and more active urban spaces.

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Research Reports & Publications

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Pedestrian Count Report - April 2018 May 7, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - March 2018 April 9, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Housing Development In Perspective: 2018 March 8, 2018 housing, residential PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - February 2018 March 6, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Keep Philadelphia Moving February 28, 2018 transportation, traffic, draft reports PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - January 2018 February 6, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - December 2017 January 17, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - November 2017 January 16, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - October 2017 November 28, 2017 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - September 2017 October 24, 2017 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - August 2017 September 25, 2017 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - July 2017 August 24, 2017 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - June 2017 July 24, 2017 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - May 2017 June 23, 2017 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
City Hall Courtyard Improvement Plan May 25, 2017 public space No Attachment
Pedestrian Count Report - March 2017 April 24, 2017 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - February 2017 March 24, 2017 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - January 2017 February 24, 2017 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Philadelphia: An Incomplete Revival January 30, 2017 employment, tax policy PDF
Bicycle Commuting 2016 October 18, 2016 transportation, bicycles No Attachment