Founded in 1947, CCRA is one of the city's oldest civic associations. Dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for residents in Center City. CCRA is a non-profit, volunteer-led civic association that represents the residents and businesses of Center City West, from the west side of Broad Street to the Schuylkill River, and from the south side of JFK Boulevard to the north side of South Street. CENTER CITY RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION PROMOTES URBAN LIVING, ADVOCATES FOR A SAFE, CLEAN, DIVERSE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, PURSUES ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ENCOURAGES RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT WHILE PRESERVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S HISTORIC HERITAGE.