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

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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State of Center City 2025

This comprehensive annual research report from CCD and CPDC examines the key drivers of downtown vitality and investment – new housing, return to the office, retail, employment, arts and culture, transportation, health care and higher education, and travel and tourism.

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Quarterly Market Update Q2 2025

The newly released Quarterly Market Update Q2 2025 looks at the ever-shifting dynamics in Center City’s office market. The report brings together building performance with the latest research to provide a holistic look at both the economic environment and the on-street experience for Center City workers.

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Cycling in Center City Philadelphia

CCD has taken a deep dive into cycling and its role in facilitating a functional, viable, safe and attractive downtown. Read our article to learn how cycling has rapidly become a crucial part of urban mobility, what’s in the works to make it safer and easier to cycle, and some ideas for how Center City Philadelphia can continue to differentiate itself and encourage people-powered transportation.

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Research Reports & Publications

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Center City Recovery Update, November 2023 November 9, 2023 pedestrian counts PDF
Building Back A More Diverse Downtown July 31, 2023 pedestrian counts PDF
Shaping the Future We Want June 21, 2023 economic recovery, pedestrian counts, office PDF
Downtown Vitality: A Deeper Look Into Office Trends May 11, 2023 pedestrian counts, office PDF
Pedestrian Vitality: Momentum Continues to Build January 26, 2023 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - July 2018 August 15, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - June 2018 July 3, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - May 2018 June 4, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - April 2018 May 7, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - March 2018 April 9, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts PDF
Pedestrian Count Report - February 2018 March 6, 2018 retail, pedestrian counts 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