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This report is meant to start the conversation about traffic congestion, focusing on why it occurs, how it is (or isn’t) currently being managed, and what Philadelphia can do differently to improve conditions.
Just out now- the 2018 edition of our annual report, which distills and analyzes a wealth of data to examine Philadelphia’s current successes and challenges; candidly highlight our shortcomings; and make policy recommendations to address those deficiencies.
The CCD's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- State of Center City 2019; CCD 2019 Budget Details; CCD Honors Employees at Awards Breakfast; and more.
Center City continued to show promising signs of recovery throughout the summer months, buoyed by returning conventions and office workers and increasing numbers of pedestrians who are contributing to rising retail and restaurant sales, local tax revenue, new business openings and increases in convention travel and hotel occupancy.
Upon the arrival of warmer weather each year, CCD gets to work transforming Dilworth Park from a winter wonderland to a warm-weather oasis enjoyed by thousands of residents, city workers, families, and tourists.
Center City's retail occupancy rates, pedestrian volumes, retail sales and jobs are rising and approaching levels last seen in 2019, according to Center City Retail Update: July 2023, a new report released by the Center City District/Central Philadelphia Development Corporation.