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City's employment recovery surpasses national average while downtown talent concentration reaches historic highs, new report finds.
For the last two decades, Greater Center City has been the fastest growing residential section of both Philadelphia and the entire region. After a temporary dip in population, the number of downtown residents on sidewalks in Center City had rebounded to 2019 levels by the end of 2021. Rents and home sale prices held up and the number of newly-permitted residential units in both Center City and citywide reached the highest point in decades in 2021.
The Center City District is the location for almost 1,500 businesses from one-of-a-kind owner-proprietors and unique restaurants to regional and national chains. On three consecutive Saturdays, September 17, September 24 and October 1, CCD is promoting Shop Center City Saturdays, an annual campaign that highlights the unique shopping experiences offered throughout the district’s many retail corridors.
Celebrate spring and story time at Sister Cities Park, Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 during the first-ever Storybook Weekend presented by TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®.
The holidays may be over but the wintertime activities continue at Dilworth Park until the end of February, featuring new programming for children and adults including the return of “Free in February” presented by Capital One.
Does Philadelphia Have What It Needs to Recover? This Center City District/Central Philadelphia Development Corporation report highlights Philadelphia’s signs of recovery and examines the serious challenges that must be addressed.
CCD continues to provide exciting seasonal amenities at Dilworth Park into the New Year, including the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin and the Wintergarden.
Center City District Restaurant Week, the twice-yearly culinary event savored by savvy Philadelphia foodies, returns September 15 through September 27, 2019 with more than 120 participating restaurants.