Round two of public hearings on the proposed 76ers arena put their development team in the hot seat on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and the Philadelphia City Council wasn’t liking what they heard.
A main talking point was the $50 million Community Benefits Agreement, money that the Sixers team would be committing to local businesses, youth, and social and educational programs.
Many councilmembers made it clear that if they were to vote yes on this arena proposal the Sixers need to put more money in.
Representatives from the Sixers development team emphasized how their $50 million commitment to the community would better Philadelphia. Meanwhile, councilmembers asked how they got to that number.
“Will you all commit to $1 million dollars per year for children, for 30 years?” asked councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson.
“If it were to come in addition to the CBA, that’s not something I can commit to today,” said David Gould, a representative for …