Center City District
Center City District is the vibrant heart of Philadelphia, home to historic landmarks, top restaurants, premier shopping, and thriving small businesses.
Walkable and bustling, the District is where culture, commerce, and community come together in the city’s dynamic downtown core.
Address: 100 S Broad St Suite 1N, Philadelphia, PA 19110
Phone: (215) 440-5500
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Center City Retail Rebounds, But Still Short of Pre-Pandemic Peak
Vacant retail spaces in Center City have declined in recent months, but occupancy still remains below the pre-pandemic peak in 2019, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for…
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New Report Details Who Has Been Moving Into Center City’s New Apartment Buildings
Center City has seen a major influx of new apartments in recent years and a new report breaks down the demographics of the individuals who…
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Montco Remains Region’s Strongest Suburban Economy Amid Shift
Montgomery County continues to anchor the Philadelphia region’s suburban economy, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Montco has stronger office leasing activity than the…
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1,100 New Apartments to be Added to Center City As Office Conversion Projects Continue
Center City is preparing to add more than 1,100 new apartments as countless office-to-residential conversion projects continue to take place throughout the area, writes Paul…
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Rothman Launches ‘Your Mobility, Our Mission’ Campaign to Inspire Movement Across Generations
Rothman Orthopaedics has launched its newest marketing campaign — entitled “Your Mobility, Our Mission” — designed to highlight the internationally recognized institute’s commitment to restoring…
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This Philadelphia ZIP Code Features Nearly One-Quarter of Homes Built in the City Last Year
Philadelphia witnessed a record 8,000 homes built throughout the city in 2024, and while many different neighborhoods got in on the housing increase, one felt…
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Center City District Officials Credit These Two Factors for Helping Revitalize Downtown Philadelphia
Five years after the pandemic, Center City District is continuing its revitalizing efforts and these efforts have been boosted by two key factors, writes Conner…
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New Center City District Report Shines Light on Downtown Retail Trends
The Center City District recently released its latest report on downtown Philadelphia retail, but while experts say it has stabilized, there is still room to…
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A 572-Unit Logan Square High-Rise Apartment Is Going Up For Sale
NorthXNorthwest, a 572-unit, high-rise apartment development in Logan Square is going up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The development features…
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WSFS Celebrates Grand Opening of 1818 WSFS Bank Place Banking Office and Wiss Fiss Lounge
WSFS Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its banking office and the accompanying Wiss Fiss Lounge, marking another chapter in the bank’s commitment to…
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How Philadelphia Fills Vacant High-Rises Will Affect the Future of Center City for Good
With many high-rises in Philadelphia still vacant after the pandemic prompted many companies to shift to remote or hybrid work, the question remains how to…
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As Fresh Data Highlights Philadelphia’s Office Revival, a New Trend in Meeting Rooms Emerges
Welcome back to the office! Fresh data is pouring in, and it paints a promising picture for the return to office efforts underway in the…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Lags Behind Most Major U.S. Cities in Return-to-Office Race
Philadelphia continues to lag behind most major cities in the United States in the return-to-office race, granting the City of Brotherly Love a reputation as…
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Chester County Leadership: Bryan Fenstermaker, President and CEO, City Ave District
President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Houston…
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Center City’s Economy is Recovering, But Some Areas Are Still Not Back to Pre-pandemic Levels
Thanks to its mix of residential, office, retail, medical, and entertainment buildings, Center City’s economy has been successfully recovering from the pandemic, but the bounce…
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Philadelphia Businesses Continue Rapid Growth as City Enters Post-Covid Economic Recovery
Philadelphia businesses are recording rapid growth as the economic recovery continues, according to a new Center City District report, writes Jeff Cole for FOX 29.…
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As Pandemic Eases, Suburbanites Working from Home Might Force Philadelphia Tax Structure Overhaul
With work from home keeping the majority of suburbanites out of the city, Philadelphia may have to retool its tax policies that include the highest-in-the-nation…











































