Research & Reports

Center City District and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation produce a wide range of reports, newsletters and publications to help keep you informed.

Research & Reports

Reclaiming Alleys

This groundbreaking study by the CCD examines over 2.5 miles of Philadelphia's alley network with the goal of transforming these underutilized spaces into valuable public assets. This comprehensive survey of 45 Center City alleys, reveals significant challenges but also significant, achievable potential to evolve into safer, cleaner, and more active urban spaces.

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State of Center City 2025

This comprehensive annual research report from CCD and CPDC 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.

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Quarterly Market Update Q2 2025

The newly released Quarterly Market Update Q2 2025 looks at the ever-shifting dynamics in Center City’s office market. The report brings together building performance with the latest research to provide a holistic look at both the economic environment and the on-street experience for Center City workers.

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Cycling in Center City Philadelphia

CCD has taken a deep dive into cycling and its role in facilitating a functional, viable, safe and attractive downtown. Read our article to learn how cycling has rapidly become a crucial part of urban mobility, what’s in the works to make it safer and easier to cycle, and some ideas for how Center City Philadelphia can continue to differentiate itself and encourage people-powered transportation.

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Research Reports & Publications

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Reclaiming Alleys: A Fresh Look at One of Philadelphia's Oldest Networks June 30, 2025 alleys No Attachment
Center City Digest, Summer 2025 June 23, 2025 center city digest No Attachment
Quarterly Market Update Q2 2025 June 9, 2025 office, research, reports No Attachment
CCD Annual Report May 20, 2025 center city district, cleaning, public safety, ccd parks PDF
Center City Digest, Spring 2025 March 20, 2025 center city digest No Attachment
Center City Housing Report 2025 March 4, 2025 housing No Attachment
Quarterly Market Update Q1 2025 February 26, 2025 office market No Attachment
Center City Digest, Winter 2024 December 19, 2024 center city digest No Attachment
Center City Retail Report, November 2024 November 26, 2024 retail, research No Attachment
Center City Digest, Fall 2024 September 5, 2024 center city digest No Attachment
Center City Retail Update, June 2024 June 25, 2024 retail No Attachment
Center City Digest, Summer 2024 June 13, 2024 digest No Attachment
Center City Digest, Spring 2024 March 28, 2024 digest No Attachment
Center City Housing Report 2024 February 26, 2024 housing No Attachment
Lowering the Barriers to Full, Inclusive Recovery, December 2023 December 21, 2023 economic recovery PDF
Center City Digest, Winter 2023 December 4, 2023 digest PDF
Center City Retail Report, November 2023 November 20, 2023 retail PDF
Center City Recovery Update, November 2023 November 9, 2023 pedestrian counts PDF
Downtowns Rebound: The Data Driven Path to Recovery October 5, 2023 downtown PDF
Center City Digest, Fall 2023 September 8, 2023 digest PDF