Sixers abandon plans for Center City arena

David Adelman relentlessly touted the Sixers’ Center City arena. Now he says South Philly plans will create a ‘better fan experience.’
Adelman, the lead developer and negotiator of the team’s Center City arena proposal ... changed is our commitment to do something good for the Sixers, our fans, and, most importantly, our city.” As arena plans for the 76ers have shifted, so has ...
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 abandoning Center City plans
Fallout continues after the Sixers dropped their Center City arena plans, only to strike a deal with Comcast to stay in South Philly as those impacted regret the time and energy lost fighting.
Sixers abandon Center City arena plan, will stay in South Philly, officials say
After years of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind a proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City have backtracked. Instead, the team will get a new arena in South Philly, an official claimed.
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. Here's where it is.
Sources: Sixers abandon plan to build new Center City arena, will remain in South Philly
The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.
76ers Won't Build $1.3B Center City Arena, Will Stay in South Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly scrapped a controversial plan to build a new arena in Center City, according to reports from the Associated
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.
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.
New Sixers arena plan for South Philly includes revitalized Market East, WNBA team bid
A sudden change of plans will keep the Sixers in South Philadelphia as city officials gathered Monday to praise the team's unexpected decision to abandon their Center City arena proposal to become part of a new partnership.
Philadelphia Mayor Announces New Plan to Keep 76ers Arena in South Philadelphia, Pursue WNBA Team
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown

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Mayor Cherelle Parker called the Sixers’ decision to stay in South Philly ‘a curveball.’ Some say she just whiffed.
Parker defended her advocacy for the Sixers arena Monday, saying she called the initial proposal historic and that “there is ...
Sixers reportedly reverse course, won’t build contentious $1.3B downtown Philly stadium
The 76ers' downtown development plan had pitted working-class Philadelphians against each another and the team had pressured ...