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Originally Posted by iheartphilly
Yeah, I think we realize this isn't a small city. I think most of the folks are pro-development on this site, and that's obvious. But not all development is sensible development. And, this isn't putting up a building a residential or office tower in a small section and dense part of the city. For an arena, each city and location has to be studied for its merits, how it affects the surrounding neighborhood, and how it will change the character of the neighborhoods. There's no one size fits all. Look at all the pics of stadiums/arenas SEPTA put up and you can tell those look different than a 5 block radius of Market East. For the folks that are trying to do this deal, their modis operenda is to sell game tickets and to use the arena to make more money for other events. That's what billionaires want to do in this space. They aren't doing this to be white knights to save this part of the city and they aren't in the business of considering the human costs if things go sideways after it gets built. They get to walk away from the human costs but still sell more tickets. Selling tickets is what they only care about. If this does get built, it won't be reversible nor any of the negative effects. Once it's done, it can't be undone.
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Also I understand we all here care about the wellbeing of the city this is just debate & discussion)
Let's be real, we all go to work or do things for money. Let's not act like a business wanting to make money is illegal or wrong.
In fact isn't this proposal replacing a failed investment? Huh seems like making money is important to keep the lights on, paying employee's and keeping the structure maintained and updated.
A failing or ok area is just as bad for everyone.
Lets go for this example since this is a big development, Your same argument is the one people used when the proposals for Liberty Place were first brought forward, the city did not have "Supertall" Skyscrapers at that point, and that density was frightening to some, the Construction of Liberty Place would completely change the fabric of Center city, the amount of density, traffic, and people that would bring would ruin the atmosphere of CC wouldn't it?
No It didn't, it rejuvenated the area, the city, brought investments, new companies, people, & a new feel for the city, Liberty Place is one of the reasons we are all here today speaking about the great Philadelphia.
Had The city listened to the Naysayers back then the city may not be half of what it is today.
As you can see from the renders above, the arena has more street interaction then what's currently there, and it looks good.
Thats not including the amount of professional jobs, from media, photographers, gyms, trainers, people, celebrities and investment from the arena.
Its a no brainer WIN WIN.
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