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Center City District’s Open Streets program began in September 2024 with a simple question: what would happen if streets were closed to vehicles and opened to pedestrians? From the start, the answer was abundantly clear: a people-first environment improves the experience of shoppers and residents while providing a measurable boost to businesses along the corridor.
CCD is welcoming the arrival of spring with outdoor activities in Dilworth Park, Sister Cities Park and Cret Park
Café Cret in Cret Park at 16th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, one of four parks managed and programmed by the CCD, on September 26 began offering beer and wine and expanded its hours of operation.
Seasonal transitions are underway across CCD managed parks, including the return of park fountains, refreshed landscaping and the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink.
After decades of job loss, Philadelphia has enjoyed nine straight years of job growth that accelerated in 2014. Despite the recent upturn however, the city has rebounded more slowly than most peer cities.
CCD is pleased to announce a full lineup of free-to-attend events starting in September at Dilworth Park, Sister Cities Park and Cret Park, including activities for families, the return of Harvest Weekend and the popular Hay Maze in Dilworth Park.
The 75-page State of Center City, 2017 report has been released, utilizing the latest research, original reporting and analysis, plus charts and photos to present a downtown that has progressed a long way, but presents a few lingering challenges.
Philadelphia has taken a giant step towards competitiveness with the approval of HB 1871. This, plus the city's legacy transit system could position Philadelphia well for the future.
Center City continued its steady process of recovery in June and during the first three weeks of July with pedestrian volumes reaching 92% of 2019 levels. The robust recovery of residents and visitors has led the way, while the number of workers in June approached 100,000, attaining 76% of June 2019 levels.
Center City District Restaurant Week began 20 years ago this September, introducing thousands of diners to a two decades-long tradition that celebrates some of the best chefs and restaurateurs in the region. Beginning Sunday, September 10 through Saturday, September 23, CCDRW returns in celebration of that milestone.