Mayor Cherelle Parker stated Wednesday that she will consider input from all stakeholders before deciding on the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed arena in Center City, but a decision is “forthcoming.” “I’m not talking about in months,” Parker clarified during a town hall discussion, emphasizing that future return on investment is her primary concern.

Hundreds gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, near both Chinatown and the planned site for 76 Place on Market Street, while demonstrators outside protested the proposed $1.55 billion, 18,500-seat arena that would replace part of the Fashion District mall between 10th and 11th streets.

Parker organized the town hall following a weekend march against the arena, which Chinatown leaders said drew thousands. More than half of the attendees at the convention center wore white T-shirts reading “No Arena.”

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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