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Building Out From The Core: Housing Report 2019

Building Out From The Core examines housing development in Greater Center City and in immediately adjacent neighborhoods; documents the impact of employment growth and demographic trends on recent development; and looks at affordability issues in a comparative context.

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The Strength of SIPS

Center City District SIPS is back, and it’s not just bars and restaurants that benefit.

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City Hall Courtyard Improvement Plan

A reimagining of the courtyard of Philadelphia's historic City Hall, produced by WRT for the Center City District.

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Reopening Restaurants and Retail: The Customer Perspective

The return to shopping and dining will be slow and gradual, influenced by how well and consistently businesses address public concerns about public health and safety, as well as the City of Philadelphia’s flexibility in encouraging the expanded use of public space to accommodate seating and waiting lines, according to results of a new CCD survey of Philadelphia residents.

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Positive Signs of Philadelphia’s Economic Recovery, March 2022

As Philadelphia marks the two-year anniversary of the mandated citywide COVID-19 shutdown on March 16, 2020, Center City continues to show promising signs of recovery, buoyed by rising numbers of pedestrians who are supporting increases in retail and restaurant sales, local tax revenue, new store openings and downtown vibrancy.

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Reclaiming Alleys: A Fresh Look at One of Philadelphia's Oldest Networks

This groundbreaking study by the CCD examines over 2.5 miles of Philadelphia's alley network with the goal of transforming these underutilized spaces into valuable public assets. This comprehensive survey of 45 Center City alleys, reveals significant challenges but also significant, achievable potential to evolve into safer, cleaner, and more active urban spaces.