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CCRA HIGHLIGHTS

Founded in 1947, CCRA is one of the city's oldest civic associations. It is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life in the area of the west side of Broad Street to the Schuylkill River, and the north side of South Street to the south side of JFK Boulevard. Organized originally to save Rittenhouse Square from being dug up for an underground parking lot, CCRA over the years has helped write the Center City Zoning Code; today, our Zoning Committee is certainly its main enforcer.
  • CCRA produced a Neighborhood Plan for Center City to serve as a guide and template for the future development of our already wonderful center city neighborhoods.

  • CCRA conducts frequent member surveys to seek opinions and ideas on a wide range of issues such as parking, taxes, litter and trash, and non-partisan political questions.

  • CCRA sponsors frequent public meetings to bring presentations on major building and development projects before concerned members and organizations.

  • CCRA successfully lobbied for the creation of a neighborhood public school - The Greenfield School, 22nd & Chestnut Streets, which runs kindergarten through 8th grade.

  • CCRA manages and supports a community garden in Schuylkill River Park and administers a tree planting program for its members to enhance the streetscape.

  • CCRA arranges for a weekly sidewalk cleaning in CCRA neighborhoods and has initiated a program to remove graffiti from public facilities.

  • CCRA sponsors non-partisan political forums and meetings on important local issues such as historic preservation, parking, and governance.

  • CCRA organizes an elegant house tour, now in its 47th year, to show off the joys and beauties of Center City homes and apartments.

  • CCRA, in association with HUB International, hosts Celebration of Center City Living, at world-renowned Freeman's Auction House.

  • CCRA serves up an annual Community Supper and Chili Challenge. This event is a potluck dinner. It is oriented toward family entertainment and is designed to help us meet and visit with our neighbors.

  • CCRA maintains a Safe Streets program through its Police Liaison Committee.

  • CCRA provides a rich banking package for members through its partnership with Firstrust Bank.

  • CCRA publishes and mails to its members a quarterly newsletter, The CCRA Newsletter, to keep members informed of important issues and events in our neighborhoods.

  • CCRA holds an Annual General Membership Meeting to which all members are invited. The meeting agenda includse elections of new Board Officers and Directors, presentation of awards for Historic Preservation and Community Service, guest speakers on pertinent Center City issues, and a cordial meet-and-greet reception.

Read the CCRA story Learn how CCRA got started and find out why we are part of a great community!
 
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