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In Philadelphia, Chinatown activists rally again to stop development. This time, it’s a 76ers arena
Chinatown activists are rallying to block a planned $1.3 billion arena for the Philadelphia 76ers that recently won the support of Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Philadelphia releases details of agreement with 76ers for proposed arena. Here's what we know.
The 80-page agreement contains details about Philadelphia's economic plan, its commitment to Chinatown and more.
More details revealed about Parker's Philadelphia 76ers' arena deal | What you should know
The city projects this will generate over $700 million in new tax revenue, along with the creation of over 1,000 jobs.
Activists rallying against 76ers
Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had Chinatown activists not rallied to defeat the plan in the early 2000s.
Philadelphia Chinatown activists rally to stop development of 76ers arena
Owners of the team hope to get city council's approval for the downtown site by year's end so they can open the arena by 2031
Philly Chinatown Activists Concerned About New 76ers Arena
A deal with the 76ers seeks to build a new arena on the edge of Philly’s Chinatown. Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had Chinatown activists not rallied to defeat the plan in the early 2000s.
Chinatown activists rally again in Philly to stop development, this time a sports arena
Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had Chinatown activists not rallied to defeat the plan in the early 2000s. Instead of 40,000 cheering fans,
Chinatown residents speak of how arena plans can and have affected the Philly neighborhood
Vivian Chang works on a street where Phillies stadium plans crumbled in the 2000s. Debbie Law's family moved its store when rent tripled after the 76ers' plans were announced.
Philadelphia’s Chinatown rallies against development of new 76ers arena
The diaspora enclave was founded 1871, and has resisted and suffered gentrification and development before Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had Chinatown activists not rallied to defeat the plan in the early 2000s.
Phillies' stadium expansion project in jeopardy: Chinatown activists rally against development
Students and many immigrants would be affected if the work is done, they say. Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had Chinatown activists not rallied to defeat the plan in the early 2000s.
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In Philadelphia, Chinatown activists rally again to stop development of new 76ers arena
Activists fought against the proposal for a Phillies stadium in the early 2000s. They are now experiencing déjà vu as they ...