BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a73a6fd55ffead0d1755bfb9f1ca3cb5 DTSTAMP:20250701T115926Z SUMMARY:The 76ers' Proposed New Arena: Who Wins\, Who Loses? DESCRIPTION: \n\nThe proposed 76ers Philadelphia sports arena has been very \ncontroversial among many constituents and stakeholders. The Center\nCity location drew protests citywide and into City Hall as City\nCouncil voted to allow the East Center City location to go forward\,\nfollowed by an ab rupt turn around on January 12\, 2025 leaving some\nsupporters feeling use d and duped. There is confusion as to what will\nhappen now to Center City East\, especially in the wake of the\nannouncement of the closing of the iconic Macy’s located in the\nhistorically protected Wanamaker building. Panelists will provide\ninsight into the pros and cons of urban sports st adiums\, using\nhistorical experience in other cities such as New York\, C hicago\,\nBoston\, Atlanta and Phoenix. Economic and equity impacts\nneigh borhoods\, citizens\, businesses\, employers\, sports fans\, city\nrevenue etc. will be discussed to hopefully craft a positive way\nforward for all .\n\nPanelists include David Oh\, consultant and attorney\, and three time \nPhila City Council member\, Joanna Kan\, CPA\, Blue Story Collectors and \nChapter Advisor of Ascend Greater Phila\, Richard Smith\, Pres.\, R. A.\ nSmith Group and Chairperson of Philly Vote\, LLC\, Joel Maxcy\, Prof and\ nDH of Sports Mgt\, LeBow and Devon Givens\, sports host\, AllCity\nNetwor k.\n DTSTART:20250122T230000Z DTEND:20250123T000000Z LOCATION:Gerri C. LeBow Hall\, 3220 Market Street\, 033 Gerri C. LeBow Hall \, Philadelphia\, PA 19104 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR