No Arena In Chinatown Solidarity

An affinity group with Philly's Save Chinatown Coalition. We're organizing to stop @76Place, defend Chinatown, and end displacement. #NoArena

[SHAPE Coalition (Southwark)💚 @ShapeCoalition1]

The United States has some excellent organising traditions and practices we would do well to learn from here in the UK

The “No Arena in Chinatown” in Philly defeated plans for a super arena. Here's how they did it:

https://t.co/6k23vbbt78

[Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance @apipennsylvania]

From Chinatown, With Love: No Arena Block Party

Join in celebration with folks from across the city who helped defeat the arena!

Sunday, February 2
2 pm to 5 pm
Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch Streets

[Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance @apipennsylvania]

Today the No Arena coalition let everyone know what we think about the Center City Sixers arena no longer haunting our city. This coalition is made up of people from all across the city, from all different backgrounds, who came together to fight for a city that works for everyone

[Councilmember Kendra Brooks @KendraPHL]

My statement with @NicORourkePHL on the news about the arena:

[Save Chinatown Philly @SaveChinatownPA]

This was always bigger than one arena or one neighborhood. We celebrate that Chinatown is safe for now, but nobody’s home is safe as long as billionaire developers are planning our city and politicians are playing their game.

[Neighborhood Alliance of Washington Square West @nawswphilly]

Funny to see naïveté automatically associated with celebration.

No one is more educated on the corporate forces shaping this fight than the activists who have spent years educating the public on the 76ers’ bad-faith effort.

Thank you for everything, @NACSphilly!

[Sean Walsh @sbcmw]

Sixers to remain in South Philly, abandoning plans to build a Center City arena, officials say
https://t.co/3M2pJ1tklB

[W.E.B. Du Bois Movement School @AbolitionSchool]

We said the arena would never be built in Chinatown, and we were right

[No Arena In Chinatown Solidarity @NACSphilly]

🎶 #NoArena Caroling at Christmas 🎶

NACS invites you to Chinatown on Christmas Day to sing "no arena" carols & light the first Chanukah candle with Rabbi Linda Holtzman.

Join us in 2-4 PM @ 10th & Arch St. to celebrate resistance, community, & the miracle of Chinatown. ✊🎄

[Senator Nikil Saval @SenatorSaval]

City Council approved the Sixers’ proposal over the overwhelming objections of the city’s planning and design community, the surrounding neighborhoods, and dozens of organizations. This is a bad deal. I want to be clear that I will not support state funding for this project. 1/2

[Rep. Rick Krajewski @RepKrajewski]

The arena is a bad deal for Philly and will have irrevocable impacts on the Chinatown community.

As a legislator, I will continue to oppose spending state dollars on this project and fight for the proposals we truly need to invest in our city and push back against displacement.

[Inga Saffron @IngaSaffron]

How did sporting arenas get to be the magical solution to all our urban problems? https://t.co/LGux38I0gH

[No Arena In Chinatown Solidarity @NACSphilly]

@leftistbanana We would love if you spread the word, especially the final City Hall vote tomorrow at 8AM. Thank you, we appreciate it 💓

[No Arena In Chinatown Solidarity @NACSphilly]

🚨 This Thursday, City Council will vote on the Sixers arena deal & a CBA (community benefits agreement) that’s a slap in the face to Philly. As schools close & SEPTA hikes fares, Council is giving away our future to billionaires.

Philly deserves real protections & real money!

[No Arena In Chinatown Solidarity @NACSphilly]

Katherine Gilmore Richardson: [phone] / [email protected]

Isaiah Thomas: [phone] / [email protected]

This deal isn’t a victory—it’s a betrayal! Let’s demand a better deal for Philly families. 💪 #NoArena

[No Arena In Chinatown Solidarity @NACSphilly]

🚨 Here’s how YOU can help:

1️⃣ Show Up Thursday, December 19 at 8AM
📍 City Hall – Pack the room and tell Council we won’t accept this sellout deal!

2️⃣ Call & Email Your Councilmembers
Tell them to VOTE NO on this toxic CBA.

Nina Ahmad: [phone] / [email protected]

[Sunrise Philly @sunrisephilly]

Call your City Councilors TODAY before the final vote this week. Let’s make it clear: We’re not giving up, we’re doubling down.

Our City Council and Mayor must put everyday Philadelphians over billionaire profits.

[Save Chinatown Philly @SaveChinatownPA]

Let em know: Council cannot vote yes on such a terrible deal. #NoArena

[Save Chinatown Philly @SaveChinatownPA]

They don't have the votes. Everyone can see this deal is a disgrace. #NoArena