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.

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

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

☀️ 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

🍽️ Let's Do Lunch is back August 3–28! Step out of the office and enjoy weekday lunch specials for $10, $15, or $20 at participating #CenterCity restaurants. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gBpAJQ

What's new in Center City? We've highlighted recently opened business throughout Center City - from dining destinations and retail shops to new services and experiences. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SLm2uv

Revisit 1876 brings Philadelphia’s Centennial Exhibition back to life 150 years later. Explore immersive exhibits, groundbreaking inventions, untold stories, and the spirit of the first World’s Fair in North America. 📍 Lits Building, 8th & Market 🎟️ Free Details: https://bit.ly/4vLbkmo

What happens in Center City after 5 p.m.? 🌆➡️🌙 From dining and entertainment to late-night foot traffic, our newest Center City Insights breaks down the trends driving the nighttime economy—and where it’s headed next. Read the latest Center City Insights: https://bit.ly/4b0mGuh

One more car-free Tuesday evening to enjoy this summer! Open Streets: Midtown Village in the Gayborhood is happening one more time on Tuesday, June 30, from 5-7 p.m. Don't miss your final chance to stroll, dine, and soak up the excitement after work!

15 new wayfinding signs are up along Market Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, helping summer visitors navigate Center City, and also previewing a full overhaul of CCD's 30-year-old downtown sign network. More: centercityphila.org/initiative/wayfinding

An award-winning chef, concourse improvements and more in this edition of Center City in Sixty!

Congressman Brendan F. Boyle announced $2 million in federal funding for phase two of the Rail Park project, which will convert 6.8 acres of brownfields into an elevated park. . Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4xgxi1A

Center City District has installed 15 new navigational kiosks along Market Street and the Parkway to guide visitors to FIFA Fan Festival™ Philadelphia, along with new maps that can be picked up from our community service representatives. Grab yours today or view it online: https://bit.ly/3Q2702D

Summer in Center City starts this Wednesday! 🌞 Center City District Sips is back, turning your midweek evenings into Philadelphia's top social hour celebration every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. through the end of August. More info: https://bit.ly/4a2RqKG

The countdown is over! ✨ The CCD Sips Preview Party is happening tonight from 5-7 p.m. at Dilworth Park. Come celebrate with us as we toast to the start of another unforgettable Sips season! See you there!

Euro summer loading... Open Streets: Midtown Village is just one week away! Experience outdoor dining like never before on Tuesday evenings in June from 4-9 p.m. Stroll five blocks of car-free space, enjoy expanded outdoor dining, local shopping, live music, artists and more.

Have you explored Meantime on Market yet? Vacant storefronts along Market East are coming to life with local Philadelphia retailers for the summer! Discover how temporary use is shaping the future of one of our city's most significant corridors. Stop by and support local!

Get ready to kick off Sips season in style! Join us for an exclusive preview event at The Patio at Dilworth Park on May 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Presented by Hornitos Tequila and Truly, this is your chance to celebrate the start of summer in Center City before everyone else.

Recently, we released the 2026 State of Center City report. Key highlights: 💼 Center City supports 309,000 jobs, 42% of Philadelphia's employment 🏙️ Greater Center City is the third-largest residential downtown in the U.S 🛍️ Retail occupancy hit 84%, the highest in seven years https://bit.ly/4u9yfqI

Open Streets returns to Midtown Village! New this year, we are hosting Open Streets: Midtown Village on Tuesday evenings! Mark your calendars to join us from Tuesday, June 2 to June 30, from 4-9 p.m., to shop, dine, and stroll through Center City. More info: https://bit.ly/4dpPttQ

Will we see you this Sunday at Open Streets: West Walnut? Shop, dine and stroll along Rittenhouse Row on Sundays through May 17th!

In this year's "State of Center City" report, we highlight the positive trends around jobs, population, retail, and leasing, while also identifying the need for progress in tax reform, SEPTA funding, and homelessness. Full report ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QBcHV6 🎨 Cover: Branche Coverdale

Spring vibes on the Vivint + NRG Pitch at the Albert M. Greenfield Lawn in #DilworthPark! 🌸☀️

Exploring Open Streets: West Walnut? Look for our community service representatives in teal! Our friendly CSRs are here to help with directions, recommendations, and any questions you might have during your visit. See you today in Center City! 🚶‍♂️

The best moments of summer start here! Center City District Sips is back Wednesday, June 3, bringing you golden hour energy and al fresco vibes every Wednesday. Gather your crew for shared cheers, delicious bites, and summer evenings at participating locations. More info: https://bit.ly/4vJxVjD

Join us Monday through Friday from 5-7 p.m. at The Patio for happy hour in #DilworthPark! There is no better way to relax after work with friends in the heart of #CenterCity!

Need a bite in #CenterCity? Whether you're looking for your new happy hour destination or a spot to grab a quick lunch, the Patio at #DilworthPark is open seven days a week!

College junior or seniors: looking for your next internship? We have four open for this summer; apply today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4t6bdR5 • Urban Tree & Planting Internship • Communications Internship • Park Experience Research Internship • Economic Development Internship