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Dilworth Park Celebrates 10th Anniversary

CCD celebrated the 10th anniversary of Dilworth Park’s transformation from a desolate concrete plaza into a welcoming, active, green public space that is now the most popular year-round amenity in the heart of Center City.

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Spring Training Returns to Dilworth Park

Spring Training Returns to Dilworth Park on April 4, offering a variety of free outdoor fitness activities Tuesdays through Thursdays, until May 25.

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Dilworth Park Shines this Summer with Programs, Amenities for All

Dilworth Park is a place for everyone this summer with a full schedule of free events and seasonal amenities. Beginning June 1 through August 31, experience Philadelphia’s premier public space at its brightest with dancing fountains, live performances, local shopping and more.

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A Colorful Art Installation Debuts This Evening in Sister Cities Park

A new, temporary art display, Color Under the Canopy, debuts at Sister Cities Park following a two-day installation. The project was designed and executed by local artist Janell Wysock. Using a loom to knit fabric, she created colorful, eye-catching wraps to decorate some of the park’s most precious assets: its trees.

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July Rail Park Tour

On July 29, the Board of Directors of the Center City District Foundation held a private tour of the progress of the Rail Park for major and prospective project donors.

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Dilworth Park Shines During the Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross

Beginning Monday, November 21, the west façade of Philadelphia’s historic City Hall comes to life for the 6th year with the return of the Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross in Dilworth Park. Every evening through New Year’s Day, the historical architecture of City Hall will be illuminated with the creative work of Philadelphia-based, art and design studio Klip Collective.

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Philadelphia: An Incomplete Revival

This report highlights the direct relationship between Philadelphia’s antiquated tax policy, slow job growth and high poverty rate and suggests a path to more robust, citywide growth.