Sixers abandon plans for Center City arena

As Center City arena dies, Sixers, Comcast, and City Hall say they will still revive Market East
The 76ers' stunning reversal on their plans for a Center City basketball arena is another blow for East Market Street, one of downtown Philadelphia’s most beleaguered commercial corridors. Just three days before the 76ers news leaked,
Sixers arena: Fallout continues after Sixers abrupt about-face on Center City plans
Chinatown is claiming victory after the Philadelphia 76ers abruptly abandoned their plans for a brand-new arena in Market East.
Officials: Sixers abandon Center City arena plan, will stay in South Philly
After years of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind the proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City Philadelphia have backtracked on the project. Instead, the team will stay in South Philly.
Sixers Announce Plans for New Arena, WNBA Bid Day After Center City Arena Plans Nixed
Monday, the Sixers revealed more about the agreement, which includes a 50-50 joint venture to build a new, "world-class, state-of-the-art arena in the South Philadelphia Spots Complex that will be the new home of the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers," in a press release.
Sixers drop plan for new arena in Center City and will stay in South Philadelphia: Sources
No official announcement has been made yet by either the Sixers, Comcast Spectacor or the City of Philadelphia. The Sixers currently play in the Wells Fargo Center and the team has expressed its desire to have a new arena ready for when its current lease expires in 2031.
Councilmember on Sixers scrubbing plans for Center City arena: 'They owe the city an apology'
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier said she believes the Sixers “owe the city an apology” after they suddenly ditched plans to build a new arena in Center City following years of contentious debate.
Plans to build 76ers arena in Center City fall through, team to stay in South Philadelphia, sources say
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Mayor Cherelle Parker said the city will ‘start from scratch’ on 76ers community benefits agreement
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Center City Macy’s, located in iconic Wanamaker Building, will close in March
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Where do the Sixers play? It won't be in Center City
The Philadelphia 76ers, one of the NBA's charter franchises, will stay in South Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center.