Philadelphia Protesters Rally Against Proposed Sixers Arena Near Chinatown

Published on September 8, 2024

PHILADELPHIA—On Sept. 7, more than a thousand protesters gathered outside city hall to rally against the proposed NBA Philadelphia 76ers arena, called 76 Place, near Chinatown. The event, organized by the Save Chinatown Coalition, brought together community leaders, politicians, and residents concerned about the potential negative impact the development could have on one of Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhoods. The 76ers first proposed building a new arena in Center City near Chinatown in 2022. The $1.3 billion project slated to open in 2031 is planned to replace the Wells Fargo Center as the new home of the Sixers. Four reports on the proposed Sixers arena, commissioned by the City of Philadelphia and prepared by independent consultants, have recently been released. These reports outline both the potential benefits and the negative impacts....

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