Working everyday to enhance the vitality of Center City.

Philadelphia's thriving 24-hour downtown is a great place to work, live and enjoy.

CCD Services

About Center City District

Center City District has helped transform downtown Philadelphia with a simple but ambitious mission to make the downtown clean, safe and attractive for people to work, live and enjoy.
CCD Parks

Visit CCD Parks

Center City District has enlivened the downtown by transforming Dilworth, Sister Cities, John F. Collins and Cret Parks into award-winning destinations in downtown Philadelphia. Explore the CCD-managed parks today.
Doing Business

Doing Business

Your business belongs in the heart of Philadelphia, the fifth largest metropolitan region in the country, a destination of choice for companies seeking a thriving urban setting.
CCD Services

Parkway 100

The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is turning 100! Find out how the Center City District has worked to transform the Parkway into an animated, pedestrian-friendly cultural campus.
Research & Reports

State of Center City

This yearly report is designed to measure the progress of Philadelphia's downtown, to document continuing challenges, and inform those who seek to develop, locate, lease or invest in Center City.
Digest

Center City Digest, Winter 2017

The Center City District's quarterly newsletter. In this issue- Looking back on 2017, updates on CCD Parks and more.
This Is In

Shop Center City

Learn from those in-the-know why Condé Nast Traveler named Philadelphia the Best Shopping City in America.
Doing Business

Open a Store in Center City

Join the large number of global brands and local boutiques thriving in Center City, the unique and most walkable shopping destination in the region.
Research & Reports

Philadelphia Retail Report 2017

This annual report looks at Center City retail market trends, including an analysis of retail demand, demographics, annual retail survey results, pedestrian counts and a map of new major retailers.
Restaurant Week

Center City District Restaurant Week

From January 14-26, participating restaurants will offer three-course dinners for only $35 and three-course lunches for $20. Get the full list of restaurants, menus, and easy online reservations through OpenTable.

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CCD Projects

The Rail Park

In October 2016, the CCD broke ground on Phase l of this $10.3 million project that will turn a dilapidated quarter-mile portion of the former Reading Viaduct into a vibrant green park.
Plan and Budget

2018–2022 Plan and Budget for the Center City District

The CCD’s plan and budget for 2018-2022 shows the continued primary focus on the basics, devoting more than 70% of assessment revenues to highly-visible programs that ensure a clean, safe, attractive and well-managed public environment.
CCD Parks

Wintergarden at Dilworth Park

Through February, Dilworth Park at City Hall is a winter wonderland, with skating, dining, a garden maze and more!
News

Latest Center City News

Find the latest news about Center City District, Central Philadelphia Development Corporation, the Center City District Foundation and downtown Philadelphia.
Pressroom

CCD Pressroom

Find recent press releases for the Center City District, Central Philadelphia Development Corporation and the Center City District Foundation.
In The News

CPDC Developments Newsletter - 01-23-18

A bi-weekly roundup of real estate, development, economic, government and other news concerning Center City.
CCD Parks

CCD Parks - for your next event!

The Center City District manages several beautiful, well-maintained outdoor spaces that are perfect for your next special event, during the day or after-hours. Find out how we can help you host a memorable event in the heart of Philadelphia.

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CCD Foundation

Become a part of Philadelphia's success.

The Center City District Foundation (CCDF) is the charity of choice for engaged citizens who care deeply about the vitality and competitiveness of Center City. Working together with the CCD and CPDC, CCDF supports initiatives that improve the quality of life and make downtown Philadelphia unique and engaging.

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The Center City District (CCD), Central Philadelphia Development Corporation (CPDC) and Center City District Foundation (CCDF) work together to enhance the vitality and competitiveness of Philadelphia's downtown. In 1991 the business leadership organization CPDC created the CCD business improvement district to deliver daily services with the goal of making Center City clean and safe. This helped transform Center City into a vibrant 24-hour downtown, attractive to businesses, residents, students, shoppers and tourists. In addition, the CCD is responsible for the management of Dilworth, Sister Cities, John F. Collins and Cret Parks, four extraordinary public spaces in the heart of Center City. CCDF, the charitable affiliate of the CCD, was launched in 2016 to support the next generation of public space improvements in Center City Philadelphia.

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