Public Weighs in on the Proposed Sixers Arena [Video]

Applause and chanting rang throughout City Council on Tuesday, December 3rd, during the council’s final public hearing on the proposed 76ers arena, 76 Place.

The energy carried over into the overflow rooms where even more residents were seen wearing shirts and bringing in signs to support their side.

Critics of the legislation to build the arena brought up corners about traffic control, the destruction of Chinatown’s small businesses, and how the city could be investing this money to support other causes.

Rachel Rodriquez, a local art teacher, spoke during the hearing saying, “When will our Representatives, you, develop long term strategies to fund our city sustainably to take care of all of us: The regular Philadelphians who build this city every single day, every single year.”

Supporters pushing fore the arena argued it will not just showcase Philly sports, but bring crucial jobs and money to the city – Dollars that could fix other city wide issues.

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