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For two decades, the fastest growing residential section of Philadelphia has been Greater Center City. In 2022, the downtown rebound was built on decades of success: At just 5.8% of the city’s land area, Greater Center City accounted for 48% of the city’s total supply of new housing units.
At a fundraiser at Dilworth Park attended by 650 people, business leaders marking the 25th anniversary of the Center City District and the 60th anniversary of Central Philadelphia Development Corporation gathered as the Center City District Foundation (CCDF) announced an expanded role and new board.
CCD is pleased to announce a full lineup of free-to-attend events starting in September at Dilworth Park, Sister Cities Park and Cret Park, including activities for families, the return of Harvest Weekend and the popular Hay Maze in Dilworth Park.
Mix, mingle and make it a night; Philadelphia’s favorite happy hour tradition returns this summer to offer the ultimate after-work experience. Beginning June 7 and continuing every Wednesday through August 30, Center City District (CCD) SIPS will highlight dozens of bars and restaurants as they offer exclusive discounts found only in Center City.
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.
Center City’s retailers, restaurants and street-level service business are rebounding from the pandemic, supported by the third-largest downtown residential population in the U.S. and by returning volumes of city and regional shoppers, college students, tourists and convention attendees and a steadily rising number of office workers.
Beginning June 1, participating locations within the Center City District will offer $6 cocktails, $5 wine and $4 beer every Wednesday after work through August 31. As return-to-office efforts expand, this unique promotion is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends and coworkers while supporting some of the city’s best culinary and entertainment venues.
Center City retailers are joining CCD Sips this summer, with the launch of CCD Sips Style Guide presented by American Express. All summer, get discounts and tips from Sips Style Ambassadors.