76ers Drop Plans for Arena
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76ers elect not to build contentious $1.3B arena
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The Philadelphia 76ers have struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in the city's sports stadium district.
The team had hoped to move into what would be called 76 Place by 2031 .
Supporters had hoped the 18,500 -seat arena would help revive a distressed retail corridor.
Opponents feared the arena would bring gridlock on game days as well as gentrification.
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