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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.
This special edition of the CCD and CPDC quarterly newsletter documents this extraordinary year in photos and features CCD President, Paul R. Levy's letter, Ready to Rebound in 2021.
The return to shopping and dining will be slow and gradual, influenced by how well and consistently businesses address public concerns about public health and safety, as well as the City of Philadelphia’s flexibility in encouraging the expanded use of public space to accommodate seating and waiting lines, according to results of a new CCD survey of Philadelphia residents.
Every winter, visitors from across the region come to Center City to enjoy holiday traditions found only in Philadelphia. From the Macy’s Light Show and Santa sightings to City Hall’s Holiday Tree, Christmas Village and the Comcast Holiday Spectacular, major attractions can be found in every part of the Center City District (CCD). This year, plan the perfect holiday excursion while exploring the many shopping, dining and arts & culture destinations that define the District year-round.
Just out now- the 2018 edition of our annual report, which distills and analyzes a wealth of data to examine Philadelphia’s current successes and challenges; candidly highlight our shortcomings; and make policy recommendations to address those deficiencies.
Philadelphia has taken a giant step towards competitiveness with the approval of HB 1871. This, plus the city's legacy transit system could position Philadelphia well for the future.
The Center City District is very saddened to announce that William P. Hughes, Sr., Vice President of Public Safety and Cleaning Operations, died on February 1, after a long illness.
For the second December in a row, more than 1 million people visited Dilworth Park at City Hall.