Center City Philadelphia
Center City District / Central Philadelphia Development Corporation
Business
Big or small, office or retail, learn why Center City Philadelphia is the right location for your business! Learn More »
Why Center City?
Whether you direct a large professional services firm, operate a small retail shop, are looking to start a business, develop a project or live here, Philadelphia is a remarkably attractive and competitive place.Learn More »
Research & Reports
Residential
Center City Reports: Population Growth Downtown
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Center City Reports: Retail
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Center City Reports: Outdoor Cafes
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Where City Residents Work
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Dilworth Plaza
Transforming DilworthPlaza [PDF 1.8 MB] Graphics Component
of Dilworth[PDF 9.1 MB] Presentation for Dilworth
Plaza Public Art
Transforming the Reading Viaduct
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Center City Reports: Vital Statistics December 2011
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Center City Digest Winter 2011
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Center City Reports: Vital Statistics November 2011
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Evaluation of Pathways to Housing PA
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Center City Philadelphia offers the cosmopolitan amenities of the world's greatest cities in a compact and walkable downtown that's fun to visit and a great place to live! Learn More »
Dilworth Plaza
The transformation of Dilworth Plaza has begun! Thanks to a generous matching grant from the William Penn Foundation, Donate Now and Double Your Gift!
Learn More and view the live camera» NOTICE: Dilworth Plaza- 15th Street Station Stairway Closures» Dilworth Plaza Update - December 16, 2011 [PDF 884 KB]» Donate Now and Double Your Gift»
This year, give a gift that keeps growing. A gift donation to Plant!Philadelphia expands Center City's canopy of healthy street trees.contribute now»
Jan. 22-27 & Jan. 29-Feb. 3. $35 for a three-course dinner or $20 for a three-course lunch. Make your reservations online.Learn More »
Take a look at the charming neighborhoods, diverse and affordable housing stock and great amenities that make for one of the highest-quality urban lifestyles in America, right here in Center City.Learn More »
State of Center City is our annual report that measures the progress of Philadelphia's downtown and offers recommendations for the future.Download it now»
Parents- there's a spot on the Web for all of the information and resources you need to raise your family in Center City. KidsInCenterCity.com»
What's fashionable, durable, spacious and good for the environment? A Center City District Banner Bag! Find out where you can get yours today!Learn More »
About Us
Center City District and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation are business-led organizations that work together to enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Philadelphia's downtown. Learn More »
What We Do
Our mission is to keep Center City Philadelphia clean, safe and attractive, an easy place to get around and a great place to do business, visit or live.Learn More »
CCD News
Center City News
SEPTA website gives live service info & more city news»
Chestnut Park renamed to honor designer John F. Collins & more city news»
Philly to market itself as world arts destination & more city news»
Center City Developments / December 28, 2011»
Mayor Nutter signs new zoning code into law & more city news»
KieranTimberlake profile: In the future, we will all live in plastic houses put together in six weeks & more city news»
Center City on the rise & more city news»
City Council adopts a new zoning code & more city news»
Fast rail could energize downtown Philadelphia & more city news»