Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) is the only nonprofit organization in the commonwealth dedicated exclusively to the economic and physical revitalization of Pennsylvania’s downtowns, central business districts, neighborhood business districts and the neighborhoods that surround them. We provide a variety of services, detailed below, in order to ensure that your town maximizes its ability to undertake a successful revitalization effort. In addition, PDC advocates for the creation and implementation of state and federal legislation critical to the revitalization equation.
Membership Benefits
The Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) offers a range of membership options designed to cater to the diverse needs of organizations, municipalities, and businesses involved in community revitalization efforts across the state. From the Friends of PDC level, which allows volunteers and alumni to stay connected to the revitalization network, to the Standard and Enhanced Organization Membership levels, which provide access to a wide array of resources, discounts, and support services, PDC ensures that its members have the tools and expertise they need to succeed.
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Start Up Membership Program
In collaboration with our partners at the National Main Street Center, we invite you to join NMSC’s Start Up Membership Program. This two-year program is exclusive to new PDC members and new NMSC members.
Learn MoreDowntown Idea Exchange
To complement the Pennsylvania Downtown Center‘s state-specific news and advocacy, members also receive a 25% discount on Downtown Idea Exchange newsletter. It will be your source for nationwide news, information, and examples of how downtowns of all sizes are reopening, repositioning, and moving forward.
Learn MoreBecome a Member and Strengthen Your Community
Join the Pennsylvania Downtown Center and access a wide range of resources and support to help your community flourish. As a member, you’ll enjoy discounted services, stay informed about funding opportunities, and connect with a statewide network of dedicated professionals working to revitalize Pennsylvania’s downtowns and neighborhoods.