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This new CCD/CPDC report examines the current state of the downtown restaurant and retail sectors. Using pedestrian, transit and parking occupancy counts and detailed visual surveys of almost 2,000 retail premises, conducted by CCD staff, the report provides a close-up look at business conditions, supplemented with information from the commercial office sector, employment trends, housing market data and ecommerce trends.
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.
This year, CCD has created an official Holiday Gift Guide with recommendations for in-store shopping that will provide an unforgettable holiday shopping experience.
Center City District Restaurant Week, the culinary event savored by savvy Philadelphia foodies, is returning September 23 through October 5, 2018 with more than 110 participating restaurants serving up an exciting and delicious variety of three-course dinners for only $35 per person and/or three-course lunches for $20 per person.
Center City Fit presented by Rothman Orthopaedics brings Zumba®, Boot Camp, HIIT and more to participants at all skill levels with classes led by Optimal Sport 1315 Walnut! Masks are required at all times.
Jobs are back, salaries are rising, Center City’s population continues growing, conventions, tourism and retail are all rebounding, and pedestrian vitality is almost fully restored in many portions of the downtown. Office vacancy, however, is rising, challenged by a partial return to office and reinforced by a wage tax that encourages suburban residents to remain remote.
CCD is celebrating workers who are back in the office — and encouraging others to join them — with a series of morning and afternoon events.
Winter traditions continue safely at Dilworth Park with the addition of Deck the Hall Holiday Lights! The newly redesigned illumination will feature festive projections on the west façade of City Hall. This unique experience will premiere on Monday, November 23 and will run through January 1, 2021.