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Center City Philadelphia holds 43% of all jobs citywide with a workforce from every neighborhood in the city, with more than 100,000 being employed in the office district. This spring and summer, Center City District (CCD) will celebrate and support Center City in-office employees by hosting free, outdoor events on West Market and JFK Boulevard.
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.
For nearly 20 years, Center City District Restaurant Week has given thousands of diners the opportunity to experience some of Philadelphia’s best restaurants at a reduced price. Beginning Monday, September 12, through Saturday, September 24, the tradition gets even better! In addition to prix-fixed pricing at more than 60 participating locations, including three-course dinners for $40 per person, and select lunches for $25 per person, CCD is also launching “Dinner and a Show,” a brand-new promotion that offers discounted tickets to some of the city’s most beloved arts and culture venues.
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.
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.
13 days, 110 restaurants, 3 courses offered during bi-annual culinary event.
Announcing a new campaign to promote the unique shopping experience found only in Center City Philadelphia.
CCD is pleased to present the activation of the first phase of Pulse, a site-specific work of public art created for Dilworth Park by internationally renowned artist Janet Echelman.
New research examines housing development in Greater Center City, the balance between supply and demand, and potential impediments to Philadelphia’s still limited revival; also proposes solutions to create more affordable housing.
Seasonal transitions are underway across CCD managed parks, including the return of park fountains, refreshed landscaping and the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink.