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Independent by Design

Welcome to Old City Philadelphia - the neighborhood known as America’s most historic square mile. Whether you come to experience Old City as a visitor, a resident or a business person, you’ll find resources on this website to help you discover and get involved in this charming, creative, multi-layered district.

Historic Holidays in Old City

Historic Holidays in Old City

Celebrate the season in America’s most historic square mile with Historic Holidays in Old City!

Dolley Ottey Park

Dolley Ottey Park Project

Old City District, in partnership with the Elfreth’s Alley Association and with support from the Old City Community Fund (OCCF), is leading the effort to create Dolly Ottey Park, a new public space located at Elfreth’s Alley and N. 2nd Street.

Open Your Business in Old City!

Open Your Business in Old City!

Learn more about our historic and thriving neighborhood, and the unique commercial properties and business assistance available.

Market Street Transformation Project

Market Street Transformation Project

The Market Street Old City improvement project will make multimodal safety improvements on Market Street between 6th Street and 2nd Street.