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In 2018, 2,810 new housing units were completed in Greater Center City – the largest number since Center City District began tracking the market almost 20 years ago. Strong growth is continuing at the beginning of 2019 with 3,017 more housing units under construction in Greater Center City.
Building Out From The Core examines housing development in Greater Center City and in immediately adjacent neighborhoods; documents the impact of employment growth and demographic trends on recent development; and looks at affordability issues in a comparative context.
Center City Philadelphia holds 43% of all jobs citywide with a workforce from every neighborhood in the city, with more than 100,000 being employed in the office district. This spring and summer, Center City District (CCD) will celebrate and support Center City in-office employees by hosting free, outdoor events on West Market and JFK Boulevard.
The Center City District Foundation (CCDF) is pleased to welcome 100 volunteers from Timberland to the Rail Park, where they will be working on a daylong service project this Friday, October 13, significantly advancing the park’s construction.
From pop-up shops and markets to an eclectic mix of contemporary retailers, and independent boutiques, Center City’s lively urban setting creates a diverse, ever-changing destination that attracts shoppers seeking the ultimate holiday experience in the region.
Center City’s retailers and restaurants welcome back Philadelphia residents and visitors with exclusive promotions and VIP events during this all-day shopping and dining event.
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.
On September 28th, businesses in downtown Philadelphia will open their doors for a day of shopping, special promotions and VIP experiences for the second annual, Shop Center City Saturday, an all-day event for shoppers to explore and discover all that Center City’s retail and dining scenes has to offer.
With Broadway blockbusters, world-class exhibits and local favorites, Center City offers something for everyone.