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Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reverse course, won’t build contentious $1.3B downtown stadium

The Sixers have decided to abandon plans to build a new arena in Center City and will remain in South Philadelphia, according to sources.
City Council recently passed bills to approve the new arena, but the Sixers have struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to stay in the Stadium District.
The Sixers' plans for an 18,500-seat arena in Center City will not move forward, despite previous support from city officials and community groups.
The team signed a community benefits agreement with the city securing $60 million for municipal programs and community groups.

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NBC News

Philly Chinatown says new 76ers arena plans offers relief, but skepticism remains

A sudden reversal in plans to move the 76ers' arena to near Philadelphia’s Chinatown has left activists breathing a little easier while still feeling some distrust.

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Defector

76ers Not Moving Across Town After All

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Fast Company

Philadelphia 76ers won’t build controversial $1.3 billion downtown arena

The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after the team received approval for the controversial project from the city council.The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sunday that multiple council members had confirmed the change in plans. The team has struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in the city’s sports stadium district, the newspaper said, but further detail…

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Montana Standard

76ers scrap plans for downtown arena

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after the team received approval for the controversial project from the city council.

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