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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.
Project HOME and the CCD unveiled a new information campaign that is being deployed on transit shelters and counter cards in Center City, highlighting five Philadelphians previously living on the streets who chose a path out of homelessness and now seek to inspire others to do the same.
Pedestrian activity in Center City has continued its gradual two-year upward trend, buoyed by a substantial ongoing increase in downtown residents as well as the return of visitors and a slower but notable return of office workers, according to this new report from CCD/CPDC.
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.
Philadelphia's post-pandemic recovery is at a critical juncture. Center City has recaptured 90% of foot traffic, and a residential population exceeding 2019 levels. But now, that progress is threatened by sweeping and drastic service cuts coupled with significant fare increases to balance SEPTA’s budget in the absence of additional state funding.
Skaters who purchase a ticket for Dilworth Park’s popular Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink during the month of February are eligible to receive a pass at the end of their session for a complimentary return visit later that month, courtesy of “Free in February” sponsored by Temple University.
Includes $20,000 to the Center City District Foundation to support the creation of Pulse, a unique and dynamic installation in the fountain of Dilworth Park at City Hall.