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As office workers continue their return to Center City, Dilworth Park remains a safe outdoor destination for lunchtime gatherings with friends and colleagues. This fall, Live @ Lunch presented by PNC resumes free concerts every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from noon-1 p.m., beginning September 8 through October 14.
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.
Recovery in Center City is gaining momentum. Workers are returning to offices; transit ridership and hotel occupancy are rebounding; arts and cultural institutions are welcoming audiences. The State of Center City 2022 tracks trends by industry.
Philadelphia’s dense, compact downtown and relatively flat topography are excellent for bicycle commuting. A survey and report by CCD shows the cycling numbers have reached a plateau.
This summer, Dilworth Park will once again host small outdoor concerts on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons featuring a full lineup of local artists. All Live @ Lunch presented by PNC performances will take place from noon-1 p.m., from June 2 through July 29.