Center City is Philadelphia’s heart of commerce, culture, and connection, generating opportunity and prosperity for the entire city and region.
CCD and CPDC released State of Center City 2025, CCD’s signature yearly research report distilling the most recent data available from city, state, and federal agencies; local organizations and businesses; and CCD’s own surveys, pedestrian counts, research and analysis. This comprehensive report examines the key drivers of downtown vitality and investment – new housing, return to the office, retail, employment, arts and culture, transportation, health care and higher education, and travel and tourism.
Center City Philadelphia in 2025 is reinventing itself as a more resilient, diverse, and dynamic downtown. We all bring our selective awareness to how we perceive Center City. This report invites you to look beyond preconceptions and recognize the remarkable urban center that continues to drive our region’s economic and cultural prosperity.
Key Findings:
- Jobs rebound to historic highs
- Office sector reshapes for the future
- Conversions drive residential growth
- Return-to-office momentum continues
- Population growth fuels urban vitality
- Retail and dining evolution continues
- Cultural resurgence is underway
To learn more, read or download the full State of Center City 2025 report on Issuu below.
