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CCD President & CEO Prema Katari Gupta's cover essay offers a research-driven glance into downtown Philadelphia's residential growth and what it indicates for Center City, office and retail occupancy and the decrease of serious crime. Also inside: CCD Parks summer events, employee appreciation breakfast recap, the recently published State of Center City annual report and much more.

This summer edition of the CCD/CPDC quarterly newsletter features President & CEO Prema Katari Gupta's essay, Mythbusting Through the Power of Data and Placemaking. Plus, summer events, employee spotlights and more.

1 Laying the Foundation for Dilworth Plaza 3 Dilworth Plaza Donors 4 New Pedestrian-Scale Lighting Three New Reports from CCD 5 Making a Difference for 21 Years PARK(ing) Day 6 Celebrate Winter at Sister Cities Park Holiday Opportunities to Donate 7 Restaurant Week Favorites 2012 Fall Restaurant Week

1 CCD Parks Are the Perfect Site for Your Next Party or Event! 4 Dilworth Plaza Donors 5 In Nine Months, the New Dilworth Plaza Will Be a Reality Fall Family Fun Days at Sister Cities 6 Jacqueline Ashburn: ‘A Great Role Model‘ Banners Make Center City’s Streets Interesting and Lively 7 The Philadelphia Collection Celebrates Fourth Year Banners Recycled Into Stylish, Colorful Tote Bags

1 No Growth, No Equity 4 Dilworth Park Is Now Complete 6 Year-End Giving Opportunities 7 Bike Commuting on the Rise CSR Tamika Johnson

1 A Foundation for the Future 4 Park Benches Adopted to Honor Beloved Radian Colleague 5 CCD Parks Host Special Events Large and Small 6 Arlee Polite: Making the Best of a Second Chance 7 Rothman Ice Rink’s Exciting Second Season All-New! Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market