Voice: Paul R. Levy
Urban Doom Loop … Really?
A story in the Wall Street Journal last week singled Philly out for having an empty office district. The head of the Center City District wonders: Do facts even matter anymore?
By Paul R. Levy
How Can Center City Achieve Total Recovery?
Despite what you’ve heard, downtown Philly is doing pretty well. Center City District’s President/CEO on how the city is rebounding from the last three years — and what new leaders must do
By Paul R. Levy
The Return of Center City?
Pedestrian volumes are at 73 percent of pre-pandemic numbers. Here, Center City District’s CEO on what that means — and what is still needed
By Paul R. Levy
Without More Jobs, Our Future is Limited
In a groundbreaking new report, the head of Center City District starkly lays out the problem — and calls for Philadelphia’s next mayor to fully invest in growth
By Paul R. Levy
“Clean and Safe is the Foundation for Economic Recovery”
In testimony to Council last week, Center City District’s president and CEO shared some best practices to help our neighborhoods and citizens restore their quality of life
By Paul R. Levy
Believe in Walnut Street’s Future
The president/CEO of the Center City District responds to a recent Citizen column bemoaning the state of downtown retail
By Paul R. Levy
Why Parks Matter
The president of the Center City District on the practical, and beautiful, meaning of our shared green spaces
By Paul R. Levy
A Reason for Cautious Optimism
A survey by the Center City District shows residents are generally happy with the direction of the city. But, as CCD’s executive director reports, there are exceptions to that
By Paul R. Levy
Not A Tale of Two Cities
As the president of Center City District notes, poverty is not fate. But it will remain stubborn as long as the city still lags in jobs and housing.
By Paul R. Levy
The Right Kind of Tax?
Legislation allowing the city to raise business property taxes, and lower the wage tax, could bring more jobs to the city—and help reduce poverty
By Paul R. Levy