Philadelphia City Council kicked off a series of hearings for the proposed 76ers arena in Center City on Tuesday.
voiced her supportThe proposal includes an economic opportunity plan, or EOP. The goal would be to help women, minority and disabled-owned businesses and communities have an equal chance to benefit from the project.
They've also talked about issues like the traffic that a new arena could create in Center City, saying that, in order to be successful, about 40% of people who attend events would have to take public transportation.Administration officials also say the Sixers will pay for cleanup after events. "We negotiated a union-supporting agreement with SEIU, Unite Here, building trades and carpenters. We also focused on preserving and enhancing Chinatown as a guiding principle, including by responding to long-standing challenges arising over many decades," said Mayor Parker's Chief of Staff Tiffany Thurman.
However, many residents are worried about how 76 Place would impact the culture and affordability of neighborhoods like Chinatown."I do not think Chinatown can coexist with the arena. I think the impact would be devastating for Chinatown," said Seth Anderson-Oberman, executive director of Reclaim Philadelphia.
There's no public comment at Tuesday's meeting or one on Wednesday, when officials with the Sixers will testify and answer questions.
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