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With pedestrian volumes on Center City sidewalks last month reaching the highest point since March 2020, the CCD is expanding its existing clean and safe programs by launching an additional uniformed, unarmed bicycle safety patrol within the District during afternoon and evening hours. This new shift will focus on entertainment and dining areas from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to support significant increase in returning shoppers, visitors & workers.

CCDF is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $325,000 grant from the William Penn Foundation to enable the first phase of activation for Pulse, a site-specific public art created for Dilworth Park by internationally recognized sculptor Janet Echelman.

At a fundraiser at Dilworth Park attended by 650 people, business leaders marking the 25th anniversary of the Center City District and the 60th anniversary of Central Philadelphia Development Corporation gathered as the Center City District Foundation (CCDF) announced an expanded role and new board.

When the stay-at-home order took effect in March 2020, the Center City District’s on-street employees, more than 150 of us, were designated “essential workers.” Read the full Philadelphia Inquirer Opinion piece by managers from the CSR and CCD cleaning staff.

Adam Robinson will lead CCD’s team focused on expanding non-assessment revenue by forging strategic alliances with public and private sector stakeholders.

The CCD Foundation hosted 700 guests to benefit Center City Philadelphia's streetscape beautification, park programs, homeless outreach and more.

Center City District (CCD) parks welcome the upcoming fall season, starting in September, with unique programs and amenities including activities for families, free fitness classes and Dilworth Park’s popular Hay Maze on the Greenfield Lawn presented by Dunkin’ that will pop up for a limited time in October. All programs are free to guests of all ages.