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The 75-page State of Center City, 2017 report has been released, utilizing the latest research, original reporting and analysis, plus charts and photos to present a downtown that has progressed a long way, but presents a few lingering challenges.
Center City continued to show promising signs of recovery throughout the summer months, buoyed by returning conventions and office workers and increasing numbers of pedestrians who are contributing to rising retail and restaurant sales, local tax revenue, new business openings and increases in convention travel and hotel occupancy.
Center City's retail occupancy rates, pedestrian volumes, retail sales and jobs are rising and approaching levels last seen in 2019, according to Center City Retail Update: July 2023, a new report released by the Center City District/Central Philadelphia Development Corporation.
Center City District Restaurant Week returns in the new year to celebrate Philadelphia’s world-class dining scene
The 3-day event features live music, festive décor, family-friendly activities and an opportunity to get vaccinated!
Beginning Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13, visitors are invited to spend the weekend outdoors surrounded by blooming bursts of foliage and bright colors at Dilworth Park. The Garden, a pop-up installation, will bring floral-inspired décor to the park, and will be accompanied by live music and family-friendly entertainment.
Center City District’s in-depth look at economic trends, employment statistics, residential growth, retail development, transportation usage, public space initiatives, and more.
Center City District/Central Philadelphia Development Corp. report examines Philadelphia’s signs of recovery, and remaining challenges, after two years of profound disruption.
Choose your narrative frame: Either good things take time; or it takes forever to get anything done in Philadelphia. The Viaduct Rail Park has been a long time coming.