New Research Report: State of Center City 2025
Posted by Center City District on May 6, 2025
CCD and CPDC released State of Center City 2025, CCD’s signature yearly research report distilling the most recent data available from city, state, and federal agencies; local organizations and businesses; and CCD’s own surveys, pedestrian counts, research and analysis. This comprehensive report examines the key drivers of downtown vitality and investment – new housing, return to the office, retail, employment, arts and culture, transportation, and travel and tourism.
Center City Philadelphia in 2025 is reinventing itself as a more resilient, diverse, and dynamic downtown. We all bring our selective awareness to how we perceive Center City. This report invites you to look beyond preconceptions and recognize the remarkable urban center that continues to drive our region’s economic and cultural prosperity.
Key Findings:
- Jobs rebound to historic highs
- Office sector reshapes for the future
- Conversions drive residential growth
- Return-to-office momentum continues
- Population growth fuels urban vitality
- Retail and dining evolution continues
- Cultural resurgence is underway
To read more and/or download the full report, visit the State of Center City 2025 page.
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