Community leaders worry this project will displace people who have lived in Chinatown for generations.
"Today is the day when this community rises up and says no to the city and billionaires trying to rip this community from people who have been here for generations," said Father Joseph Wallace-Williams, a pastor from St. Luke and The Epiphany.
The 76ers' proposal is to build an arena at 10th and Market streets. The organization argues a second arena will bring more events to the city and believes it will revitalize the economy."The idea of having sacred, safe space ripped out from marginalized people is something that I just cannot stomach," said Wallace-Williams."This community is a community of small businesses. They won't survive the construction of this stadium, of this arena," added Wallace-Williams.
Action News reached out to Councilman Squilla's office. A spokesperson said they are waiting on the results of the
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