Sixers arena town hall meeting gets contentious with some opponents temporarily removed
The Philadelphia 76ers held an informational meeting Thursday evening to present their development plans thus far and answer questions from the community. Both supporters and opposition were in attendance as the development team sought to clarify the most contentious issues. Read the full article (paywall): https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2023/11/16/sixers-arena-town-hall-contentious.html
Sixers hold tense public meeting to tout and take questions on proposed arena
Over the course of about two and a half hours inside a large hotel ballroom, the Sixers took questions from anyone who cared to ask — and insisted to all that their project would be a huge, tax-generating win for Philadelphia. “There are a whole lot of questions that have been asked over and over […]
15 Takeaways: Sixers Arena Meeting Mostly Straightforward Despite Some Protests and Pointless Grandstanding
The Sixers held a community meeting at the Sheraton on Thursday night to talk about the proposed Market Street arena project. It was a public session following a series of Zoom calls that took place over the summer. Things got a little hairy with some protesters in the crowd, and there was a bit of […]
76 Place at Market East Development Team Announces In-Person Community Meeting
Today, the team at 76 Place at Market East announced it will hold an in-person community meeting on Thursday, November 16, to share details of the proposed arena project and hear from residents, business owners, stakeholders, and others who are interested in the project. “Since we announced the 76 Place at Market East proposal, we […]
Independent Study from Market East Improvement Association Finds 76 Place at Market East can Serve as a Catalyst for Market Street East’s Revitalization
The Sasaki & Associates report made thoughtful recommendations to the 76 Place proposal that continue to inform updates to the arena plans Philadelphia, PA – (October 27, 2023) – Yesterday, the Market Street East Improvement Association released the results of an independent master plan evaluation of Market Street East and the role the proposed 76ers […]
Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity Announces Support for 76 Place at Market East
Black religious and community leaders announce support for proposed arena and formalize commitments alongside the 76 Place development team to ensure project is a win for the Black community Philadelphia, PA, October 17, 2023 – In an event today at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity was joined by […]
You Asked, 76Place Answered: Frequently Asked Questions
The 76ers are in pursuit of a new arena that will serve as new home for the team, provide a world-class experience for fans and players, and support the revitalization of Market East in Center City while contributing more than $1 billion in tax revenue. The development of the downtown arena will also be focused […]
Philly Tribune: Downtown Dreams: Creating Economic Opportunity Through 76 Place
Since announcing plans for 76 Place — the new 76ers arena that will be located at the current site of Fashion District Philadelphia — the 76ers have underscored their commitment to ensuring the project is a win for all, including Philadelphia’s Black community. “76 Place is an opportunity for us to not only positively impact […]
PhillyMag: You Ask, 76ers Answer: Community Benefits of 76 Place
76 Place at Market East, the 76ers’ newly proposed arena, aims to serve as a model for equitable, inclusive community development. The 76ers have been on a listening tour and conducting research to better understand both the needs, concerns and opportunities of the communities surrounding the proposed site, as well as solutions that will help […]
PhillyMag: You Ask, 76ers Answer: 76 Place and Transportation
Over a year ago, 76 Place at Market East–the newly proposed home for the Philadelphia 76ers–was announced. Since then, there have been many developments, and over the last several weeks 76 Place has held a series of public information sessions to share information, answer questions, and receive feedback from the community. A key topic of […]
