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Chinatown neighbors pictured in public meeting with developers of proposed Sixers’ arena

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At a public meeting in Chinatown with developers Wednesday evening, residents and community members voiced concerns over the Sixers’ plans for a new arena nearby.

David Gould, the Sixers chief diversity and inclusion officer listens during the meeting.
David Gould, the Sixers chief diversity and inclusion officer listens during the meeting.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer

The Philadelphia 76ers want to demolish a block of the Fashion District Philadelphia shopping center (the former Gallery) to build a $1.3 billion arena blocks from Chinatown. The team’s lease at the Wells Fargo Center is up in 2031.

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