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In 2017, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, CPDC and History Making Productions produced a video that explores the history and development of the Parkway, and sets the stage for a discussion of the challenges, opportunities and recommendations for the future.
Pedestrian activity in the core of Center City continued to increase during the last quarter of 2022 and into the first two weeks of January 2023, as the volume of residents, workers and visitors of all types downtown continued to grow.
Sidewalk seating at outside cafés in Center City has increased 383% since the Center City District began surveying in 2001, and the amenity has been adopted by a variety of other retail and non-retail venues throughout the downtown.
On December 17, 2019, CPDC hosted a meeting to discuss what can be done locally to foster inclusive growth without stifling our rebounding market.
This winter Dilworth Park is holiday central. Rothman Institute Ice Rink and Cabin and the Philadelphia Holiday Market are back, plus the park will be turned into a Wintergarden with fun new attractions and programming.