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Developers of proposed 76ers arena host 1st in-person community meeting; make changes after input (6abc.com)
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Thoughts on the potential arena?

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[–] jeffw 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I just don’t buy that this will revitalize the area. The slapped on some affordable housing units a while back and thought that would appease people.

I’m also inclined to listed to people who live and work in the area, who seem to be opposed.

I think it’ll just clog up SEPTA on nights where there are games. I don’t buy that people will shop and dine before and after games.