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The Center City District's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- The fragility of Philadelphia's revival, Rail Park progress, landscape updates and more.
The Center City District's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- How to accelerate the city's growth; our 2018 budget; Foundation news; summer at Dilworth and more.
The CCD Foundation hosted 700 guests to benefit Center City Philadelphia's streetscape beautification, park programs, homeless outreach and more.
After more than two years of the work-from-home Zoom uniform of sweatpants and blazers, it’s time to enjoy the fun and creativity of dressing up again this fall.
Center City’s commercial core is experiencing a sustained process of recovery, with new businesses opening and existing retailers moving to new, often larger locations, according to the just-released CCD/CPDC Center City Retail Update. In the first quarter of 2022, taxable retail sales in the core of Center City reached 94% of 2019 levels and restaurant sales reached 74% of 2019 levels.
The Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink opens for the season at Dilworth Park on Friday, April 22 through Sunday, July 17. The colorful, retro-inspired rink will bring old-school cool to the space outside of historic City Hall with hour-long sessions available seven days a week.
Beginning Monday, November 21, the west façade of Philadelphia’s historic City Hall comes to life for the 6th year with the return of the Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross in Dilworth Park. Every evening through New Year’s Day, the historical architecture of City Hall will be illuminated with the creative work of Philadelphia-based, art and design studio Klip Collective.
Center City District (CCD) is preparing to launch an expanded version of last year’s homeless outreach effort that helped more than 130 individuals come off the streets and connect with needed services and shelter.
This summer, Dilworth Park will once again host small outdoor concerts on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons featuring a full lineup of local artists. All Live @ Lunch presented by PNC performances will take place from noon-1 p.m., from June 2 through July 29.