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Contrary to what developers are saying about the arena, all research shows that sports venues can harm the local economy and exacerbate existing class inequality. Economists surveyed in 2006 reached a nearly unanimous conclusion that tangible economic benefits generated by sports arenas are not significant.
Philadelphians deserve to live in a city where we can thrive – where we all are paid a fair wage for our work, take care of our families, and contribute to our communities. The arena will not help us become a thriving city.
Philadelphia earned its welcoming city designation in 2023, which recognizes the city’s consistent efforts to “support immigrant communities and ensure that they have the opportunities to fully contribute and thrive.” The arena is in direct opposition to these welcoming city efforts and would be a significant contributor to neighborhood and residential displacement that will disproportionately affect low-income and immigrant residents whose first language is not English.
As of 2022, Philadelphia is the #4 most traffic congested city in the United States – and an arena would only make road congestion worse. There’s no way around it: Higher levels of traffic will significantly decrease quality of life for all city residents.
The negative impact that this arena will have on traffic and public transportation is inevitable. The quality of life for everyone within the Greater Philadelphia Area will decline, which is why all residents should be against the building of this arena.
Arenas pose a huge threat to the safety of the surrounding neighborhoods and residents. All studies show that sports arenas bring danger to our communities, especially those who are low-income or homeless. The whole city should be filled with safe, vibrant neighborhoods, that sustain the livelihoods of all residents.
Constructing an arena will harm Philadelphia’s environment. It will setback Philadelphia’s environmental goals. In 2021, the City of Philadelphia committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. But the construction and use of an arena will increase pollution, make the city feel hotter, and generate dangerous levels of greenhouse gas emissions.
Philadelphians deserve to live in a safe, clean environment that can sustain life for future generations. The arena will make the surrounding residential neighborhoods uninhabitable. We cannot allow billionaire developers to destroy our environment for profit.
The proposed arena’s proximity to residential neighborhoods and emergency services poses major risks to public health and healthcare access – during the arena’s construction, and beyond. Environmental pollution causes deadly health complications in people of all ages, and the resulting traffic from an arena will increase the likelihood of toxic pollution
We all want to be able to live long and healthy lives and have access to medical care when we need it. The construction of an arena in the heart of our city threatens the health of our communities, and we must do everything in our power to prevent the arena from being built.
Contrary to what developers are saying about the arena, all research shows that sports venues can harm the local economy and exacerbate existing class inequality. Economists surveyed in 2006 reached a nearly unanimous conclusion that tangible economic benefits generated by sports arenas are not significant.
Philadelphians deserve to live in a city where we can thrive – where we all are paid a fair wage for our work, take care of our families, and contribute to our communities. The arena will not help us become a thriving city.
Philadelphia earned its welcoming city designation in 2023, which recognizes the city’s consistent efforts to “support immigrant communities and ensure that they have the opportunities to fully contribute and thrive.” The arena is in direct opposition to these welcoming city efforts and would be a significant contributor to neighborhood and residential displacement that will disproportionately affect low-income and immigrant residents whose first language is not English.
As of 2022, Philadelphia is the #4 most traffic congested city in the United States – and an arena would only make road congestion worse. There’s no way around it: Higher levels of traffic will significantly decrease quality of life for all city residents.
The negative impact that this arena will have on traffic and public transportation is inevitable. The quality of life for everyone within the Greater Philadelphia Area will decline, which is why all residents should be against the building of this arena.
Arenas pose a huge threat to the safety of the surrounding neighborhoods and residents. All studies show that sports arenas bring danger to our communities, especially those who are low-income or homeless. The whole city should be filled with safe, vibrant neighborhoods, that sustain the livelihoods of all residents.
Constructing an arena will harm Philadelphia’s environment. It will setback Philadelphia’s environmental goals. In 2021, the City of Philadelphia committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. But the construction and use of an arena will increase pollution, make the city feel hotter, and generate dangerous levels of greenhouse gas emissions.
Philadelphians deserve to live in a safe, clean environment that can sustain life for future generations. The arena will make the surrounding residential neighborhoods uninhabitable. We cannot allow billionaire developers to destroy our environment for profit.
The proposed arena’s proximity to residential neighborhoods and emergency services poses major risks to public health and healthcare access – during the arena’s construction, and beyond. Environmental pollution causes deadly health complications in people of all ages, and the resulting traffic from an arena will increase the likelihood of toxic pollution
We all want to be able to live long and healthy lives and have access to medical care when we need it. The construction of an arena in the heart of our city threatens the health of our communities, and we must do everything in our power to prevent the arena from being built.
Hold your elected city council members accountable to protecting the quality of life of all Philadelphians.
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