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This summer, Philadelphia embraced innovation in downtown with events like the FIFA World Cup and MLB All-Star Week. CCD introduced new wayfinding systems, activated vacant storefronts with pop-up retail and public art, and tested a weekday Open Streets in Midtown Village.
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Center City Digest, Fall 2026 - Center City District
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October 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
This summer, Philadelphia embraced innovation in downtown with events like the FIFA World Cup and MLB All-Star Week. CCD introduced new wayfinding systems, activated vacant storefronts with pop-up retail and public art, and tested a weekday Open Streets in Midtown Village.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4e61OTQ
🔗 https://bit.ly/4e61OTQ
Early mornings in #CenterCity look a little different for our team in teal. They're cleaning sidewalks before the sun's out to ensure our downtown is clean and ready to welcome you during your morning commute.
September 23, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Early mornings in #CenterCity look a little different for our team in teal. They're cleaning sidewalks before the sun's out to ensure our downtown is clean and ready to welcome you during your morning commute.
From January to August, Center City District's outreach teams, in collaboration with Project HOME and the Police Department, have connected 131 individuals experiencing homelessness with essential services.
Learn more about our work: https://bit.ly/47avb3v
Learn more about our work: https://bit.ly/47avb3v
September 22, 2026 at 9:08 PM
From January to August, Center City District's outreach teams, in collaboration with Project HOME and the Police Department, have connected 131 individuals experiencing homelessness with essential services.
Learn more about our work: https://bit.ly/47avb3v
Learn more about our work: https://bit.ly/47avb3v
Greater Center City continues to be Philadelphia's primary engine of housing production. Our 2026 Housing Report is here, and it shows that Greater Center City is leading the way in housing production across Philadelphia.
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4yIFA2q
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4yIFA2q
September 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Greater Center City continues to be Philadelphia's primary engine of housing production. Our 2026 Housing Report is here, and it shows that Greater Center City is leading the way in housing production across Philadelphia.
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4yIFA2q
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4yIFA2q
Behind every clean street in #CenterCity is a dedicated team member making it happen. Our sidewalk cleaners are out there every day, covering over 200 blocks to keep the district looking its best.
September 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Behind every clean street in #CenterCity is a dedicated team member making it happen. Our sidewalk cleaners are out there every day, covering over 200 blocks to keep the district looking its best.
On 13th Street, new plastic modular curbs are being tested as an upgrade to traditional flex posts, creating an additional physical barrier to help keep cyclists safe as they navigate through one of Center City's busiest corridors.
Learn more from Grid Philly: https://bit.ly/4gNyOko
Learn more from Grid Philly: https://bit.ly/4gNyOko
September 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
On 13th Street, new plastic modular curbs are being tested as an upgrade to traditional flex posts, creating an additional physical barrier to help keep cyclists safe as they navigate through one of Center City's busiest corridors.
Learn more from Grid Philly: https://bit.ly/4gNyOko
Learn more from Grid Philly: https://bit.ly/4gNyOko
Have you had a chance to visit Revisit 1876 at the Lits Building, steps away from Independence Mall?
The exhibition highlights the impacts of the Centennial Exposition, which introduced new inventions like the typewriter, telephone, and more to a wider audience.
Learn more at revisit1876.com
The exhibition highlights the impacts of the Centennial Exposition, which introduced new inventions like the typewriter, telephone, and more to a wider audience.
Learn more at revisit1876.com
September 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Have you had a chance to visit Revisit 1876 at the Lits Building, steps away from Independence Mall?
The exhibition highlights the impacts of the Centennial Exposition, which introduced new inventions like the typewriter, telephone, and more to a wider audience.
Learn more at revisit1876.com
The exhibition highlights the impacts of the Centennial Exposition, which introduced new inventions like the typewriter, telephone, and more to a wider audience.
Learn more at revisit1876.com
Earlier this week, we kicked off the first of our fall Center City FYI events at 1735 Market Street, meeting with office workers to share the work we do to enhance downtown alongside our partners at SEPTA and PATCO.
September 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Earlier this week, we kicked off the first of our fall Center City FYI events at 1735 Market Street, meeting with office workers to share the work we do to enhance downtown alongside our partners at SEPTA and PATCO.
A new Center for Dance, new office leases and more in this edition of Center City in Sixty!
September 11, 2026 at 8:57 PM
A new Center for Dance, new office leases and more in this edition of Center City in Sixty!
From January through August, our community service representatives have been on the sidewalks of Center City every day assisting visitors, workers, and residents alike.
Next time you see our team in their signature teal, make sure you say hi! 👋
Next time you see our team in their signature teal, make sure you say hi! 👋
September 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
From January through August, our community service representatives have been on the sidewalks of Center City every day assisting visitors, workers, and residents alike.
Next time you see our team in their signature teal, make sure you say hi! 👋
Next time you see our team in their signature teal, make sure you say hi! 👋
Each year, we invite our community to share their experiences through our Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is crucial for improving our services in downtown Philadelphia.
Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4vx9953
Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4vx9953
September 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Each year, we invite our community to share their experiences through our Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is crucial for improving our services in downtown Philadelphia.
Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4vx9953
Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4vx9953
Within a year of the closure of the University of the Arts, all properties were sold with plans to benefit the community. Institutions and developers in Philadelphia turned this challenge into an opportunity.
To learn more, read the latest edition of Center City Insight:
https://bit.ly/4wZtFMh
To learn more, read the latest edition of Center City Insight:
https://bit.ly/4wZtFMh
August 31, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Within a year of the closure of the University of the Arts, all properties were sold with plans to benefit the community. Institutions and developers in Philadelphia turned this challenge into an opportunity.
To learn more, read the latest edition of Center City Insight:
https://bit.ly/4wZtFMh
To learn more, read the latest edition of Center City Insight:
https://bit.ly/4wZtFMh
Mark your calendars! Open Streets: West Walnut returns for seven Sundays from September 13 to October 25. Enjoy car-free streets ideal for shopping and dining in one of #CenterCity's vibrant neighborhoods. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hKw3m6
August 23, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Mark your calendars! Open Streets: West Walnut returns for seven Sundays from September 13 to October 25. Enjoy car-free streets ideal for shopping and dining in one of #CenterCity's vibrant neighborhoods. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hKw3m6
Have you visited the newest spots in Center City? Discover what's new, from national favorites like Bombas to local gems like Mad Cat Brewtique: https://bit.ly/4cv6S3q
August 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Have you visited the newest spots in Center City? Discover what's new, from national favorites like Bombas to local gems like Mad Cat Brewtique: https://bit.ly/4cv6S3q
Bar Cicci by High Street Hospitality Group is now open! Enjoy the everyday rituals of Northern Italy right in the heart of #CenterCity. 🥂
📍1620 Sansom St.
📍1620 Sansom St.
August 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Bar Cicci by High Street Hospitality Group is now open! Enjoy the everyday rituals of Northern Italy right in the heart of #CenterCity. 🥂
📍1620 Sansom St.
📍1620 Sansom St.
We want to hear from you!
If you live, work, shop, dine, or explore Center City, your feedback is important to us. Our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey helps us understand our performance and identify areas for improvement.
Survey: https://bit.ly/4vx9953
If you live, work, shop, dine, or explore Center City, your feedback is important to us. Our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey helps us understand our performance and identify areas for improvement.
Survey: https://bit.ly/4vx9953
August 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We want to hear from you!
If you live, work, shop, dine, or explore Center City, your feedback is important to us. Our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey helps us understand our performance and identify areas for improvement.
Survey: https://bit.ly/4vx9953
If you live, work, shop, dine, or explore Center City, your feedback is important to us. Our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey helps us understand our performance and identify areas for improvement.
Survey: https://bit.ly/4vx9953
If you're seeking an outdoor getaway, visit Sister Cities Park on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a fun-filled family day in Center City. Kids will enjoy the Children's Discovery Garden and the splash pond, while you can relax with coffee from Sister Cities Café.
August 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
If you're seeking an outdoor getaway, visit Sister Cities Park on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a fun-filled family day in Center City. Kids will enjoy the Children's Discovery Garden and the splash pond, while you can relax with coffee from Sister Cities Café.
Open Streets: West Walnut presented by Fulton Bank returns this fall! Enjoy car-free streets for shopping, dining, and strolling along Rittenhouse Row every Sunday from September 13 to October 25. It's a great way to support local businesses and enjoy #CenterCity. https://bit.ly/4zcpJtO
August 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Open Streets: West Walnut presented by Fulton Bank returns this fall! Enjoy car-free streets for shopping, dining, and strolling along Rittenhouse Row every Sunday from September 13 to October 25. It's a great way to support local businesses and enjoy #CenterCity. https://bit.ly/4zcpJtO
Clean public spaces make all the difference! From spring to fall, #CenterCity sidewalks are regularly powerwashed as part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a vibrant, welcoming downtown for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.
July 31, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Clean public spaces make all the difference! From spring to fall, #CenterCity sidewalks are regularly powerwashed as part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a vibrant, welcoming downtown for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.
In our new Center City Insights, CCD's research team examines two stories about our office district. While office leasing fundamentals are stabilizing and residential conversions are gaining momentum, return-to-office (RTO) rates are plateauing.
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fz34ig
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fz34ig
July 30, 2026 at 6:15 PM
In our new Center City Insights, CCD's research team examines two stories about our office district. While office leasing fundamentals are stabilizing and residential conversions are gaining momentum, return-to-office (RTO) rates are plateauing.
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fz34ig
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fz34ig
Next week, Let's Do Lunch kicks off with a selection of restaurants, cafés, and casual eateries offering $10, $15, and $20 specials. Check our online map for a list of participants and find your next spot only steps the your office: https://bit.ly/4gBpAJQ
July 27, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Next week, Let's Do Lunch kicks off with a selection of restaurants, cafés, and casual eateries offering $10, $15, and $20 specials. Check our online map for a list of participants and find your next spot only steps the your office: https://bit.ly/4gBpAJQ
Gen Z values walkability, authenticity, diversity, public transit, and cultural experiences. At a recent CPDC event, early-career professionals discussed the importance of exploring neighborhoods on foot and finding welcoming third spaces.
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RrRI7K
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RrRI7K
July 26, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Gen Z values walkability, authenticity, diversity, public transit, and cultural experiences. At a recent CPDC event, early-career professionals discussed the importance of exploring neighborhoods on foot and finding welcoming third spaces.
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RrRI7K
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RrRI7K
☀️ Which #CenterCity park is calling your name on a beautiful summer day?
1️⃣ Dilworth Park
2️⃣ Sister Cities Park
3️⃣ John F. Collins Park
4️⃣ Cret Park
1️⃣ Dilworth Park
2️⃣ Sister Cities Park
3️⃣ John F. Collins Park
4️⃣ Cret Park
July 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
☀️ Which #CenterCity park is calling your name on a beautiful summer day?
1️⃣ Dilworth Park
2️⃣ Sister Cities Park
3️⃣ John F. Collins Park
4️⃣ Cret Park
1️⃣ Dilworth Park
2️⃣ Sister Cities Park
3️⃣ John F. Collins Park
4️⃣ Cret Park
Do you work, live, shop, dine, or visit Center City Philadelphia? We want to hear from you.
Take our brief annual survey and tell us what we're doing well, and where we can improve. Your feedback helps shape the future of downtown.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vx9953
Take our brief annual survey and tell us what we're doing well, and where we can improve. Your feedback helps shape the future of downtown.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vx9953
Center City District: 2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey
Your voice matters. Thank you for taking the time to help us keep improving Center City.
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July 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Do you work, live, shop, dine, or visit Center City Philadelphia? We want to hear from you.
Take our brief annual survey and tell us what we're doing well, and where we can improve. Your feedback helps shape the future of downtown.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vx9953
Take our brief annual survey and tell us what we're doing well, and where we can improve. Your feedback helps shape the future of downtown.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vx9953