Topic: Center City
The Future of the Philadelphia Office
An event last week explored the ways companies balance worker and business needs — and how Center City can thrive in our new norm
By Lauren McCutcheon
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
Center City Sixers Stadium — a Win for SEPTA
The Sixers’ proposed new stadium sits atop a rail station in Center City. That, a local urbanist argues, is the kind of transit-oriented development Philly needs more of
By Diana Lind
The Sixers For The Win?
The prospect of a $1.3 billion Center City arena can spur equitable growth — if done right. Here, a playbook for an intentional and inclusive deal
By Larry Platt
Great Women-Owned Restaurants in Philly
Philly’s women-run restaurants are helping us all survive the pandemic. Here, some of our favorites to try right now.
By Katherine Rapin
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
Reopening…Smartly
Downtowns are key to the revival of cities post-Covid-19. Drexel’s Metro Finance Director with five ways to rethink how we use Center City
By Bruce Katz, Frances Kern Mennone and Gunnar Branson
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
Running To A Fresh Start
At its 10 year mark, Philly-based Back on My Feet has improbably shown how running can help the homeless regain their footing
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Citizen Mystery Shopper (Part 9)
Searching for Narcan and battling the bank