· ever since the start of the pandemic, the futures of america’s big-city downtowns have been in question. · this year, 18 projects across philadelphia went before the committee. On the positive side, center city has seen robust population growth and a strong recovery in daily foot traffic since the nadir of the covid pandemic. · the city’s downtown is sending mixed signals. · philadelphia () – center city district today released its 2024 real estate development report, highlighting the continued evolution of downtown philadelphia over the past two decades. · uncover philadelphia s top development projects in 2025, from soaring urban towers and new arenas to vital infrastructure upgrades. Planners in the department have nine open-ended questions for philadelphians on topics like safety, economic opportunity, housing, transportation, weather, and neighborhood health. · the philadelphia city planning commission wants to hear from residents about what they want for the city’s future. See how these initiatives drive economic growth, reshape neighborhoods, and boost sustainability in the city of brotherly love. · uli philadelphia ’s annual real estate forecast 2026 featured a panel discussion exploring the evolving identity of philadelphia ’s downtown core. Philadelphia is just one example of a center city finding new ways to thrive. These projects are large enough to remake neighborhood commercial corridors and create new hyperlocal landmarks, for better or worse. Center city is experiencing a moment of reflection, marked by significant redevelopment, shifting work patterns, and changing retail dynamics.

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