Guest Commentary: 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

Guest Commentary: “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

Guest Commentary: 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