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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.
Philadelphia's post-pandemic recovery is at a critical juncture. Center City has recaptured 90% of foot traffic, and a residential population exceeding 2019 levels. But now, that progress is threatened by sweeping and drastic service cuts coupled with significant fare increases to balance SEPTA’s budget in the absence of additional state funding.
Learn about new new retail business openings and read why Ravid Butz, owner of PhotoLounge, loves doing business in Center City and in 2021 recommitted to the city by expanding his shop’s footprint to a multilevel building.
This summer, PNC Bank will once again support local artists by underwriting CCD’s arts and culture programming in Dilworth Park, including Live @ Lunch presented by PNC beginning Wednesday June 1, and continuing every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon through July 28. These small outdoor concerts at lunchtime, featuring a full lineup of musicians representing Philadelphia’s eclectic music scene, will take place from noon-1 p.m. Attendance will be free for all.
One of Philadelphia’s most eagerly awaited foodie traditions returns January 14-26, 2018 with over 120 participants offering an exciting and delicious variety of dishes for a great price.
The CCD's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- Center City Developments: Sustaining Momentum; Meet CCD's New Police Captain; Plant Center City Continues this Fall; and more.
One of Philadelphia’s most eagerly awaited foodie traditions returns January 14-26, 2018 with over 120 participants offering an exciting and delicious variety of dishes for a great price.