Economic development by the numbers, 2025
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vacancy in trophy class offices, Q1 2026
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office leases signed, 2020–2025
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occupied storefronts in core Center City, March 2026
Office tenant attraction & retention
As the commercial heart of the region, Center City is home to a dynamic live-work-play environment. The CCD economic development team connects property owners, tenants and civic leaders; engages employees with programming before and after work; and coordinates responses to quality-of-life matters.
Engage with CPDC
CPDC is a member-only civic leadership organization that enhances the competitiveness of Center City. Learn more about their work and recent programs below.
Retail attraction & retention
Center City is home to first-to-market digitally native brands, urban versions of mall staples, 1,000+ homegrown and local businesses, and a world-renowned dining scene, all in a highly walkable mixed-use setting.
Our economic development team partners with retail brokers and landlords; tracks openings, closings, and occupancy; produces insightful research articulating Center City’s competitive advantages; and makes the case to retail decision-makers for locating downtown.
FAQ
Is CCD a broker?
CCD is not a broker, but we can help connect prospective retailers and office tenants to brokers and property owners. Please email research@centercityphila.org for more information.
Are you able to provide the full data sets used in your reports?
For information about our research and access to the data, email research@centercityphila.org.
Where are CCD's boundaries?
Our interactive map lets you search your address to see if it falls within Center City District boundaries.
Boundary Map