PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to build a new arena, dubbed 76 Place, at Market East bordering Chinatown by 2031.
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“There’s so much strength in numbers and it’s an opportunity to be with the community,” said Lindsey Farrell of Point Breeze.
Despite some resident’s enthusiasm, many say the Center City proposal will hurt people who live and work in Chinatown.
“Today is another opportunity for the city itself to rise up and say no to an arena in the heart of our city,” said Mohan Seshadri, executive director of the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance (APIPA).
On Saturday, opponents of the proposed Center City arena rallied at City Hall. The event focused on the detriment the arena would cause to Chinatown.
“It’s really focused on money and greed and not on long-standing residents and the impact of people who are …