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Pedestrian activity in the core of Center City continued to increase during the last quarter of 2022 and into the first two weeks of January 2023, as the volume of residents, workers and visitors of all types downtown continued to grow.

A new CCD/CPDC report highlights how steady increases in office workers, shoppers, theater- and museum-goers, and visitors helped downtown pedestrian volumes reach 78% of February 2019 levels.

On December 18, 2018, CPDC hosted a panel discussion with business leaders and asked them to highlight both the opportunities for more dynamic job growth in 2019 and the challenges and hurdles that Philadelphia needs to overcome to capitalize on these opportunities.

This report highlights the direct relationship between Philadelphia’s antiquated tax policy, slow job growth and high poverty rate and suggests a path to more robust, citywide growth.

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.