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The Center City District's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- Summer in the City; Joint homeless outreach program; Rail Park completion; and more.

The CCD's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- Rethinking Parks; CCD Spotlight: Community Service Representative Helen Boney; Keeping Center City Clean & Attractive; and more.

What will it take to restore all jobs and sidewalk vitality? What has CCD been doing to advance our progress and what more can business, civic and political leaders do to achieve a truly inclusive recovery? Read the summer Digest newsletter to learn more about a recommended agenda for inclusive recovery.

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