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Philadelphia

A Development Bonanza in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the real estate interests with designs on remaking the Penn's Landing site on the Delaware River in Philadelphia. But the team's vision for the waterfront reaches far beyond a single parcel.

September 1, 2020 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Detroit Pistons

Detroit Columnist: 30 Years Isn't Long Enough for a Sports Arena to Stand

The short life of the Palace of Auburn Hills, once home to the NBA's Detroit Pistons, is a "colossal waste," according to John Gallagher.

July 7, 2019 - Detroit Free Press

Inglewood NFL Stadium

Residents Left Behind as L.A. Stadium Project Surges Ahead

Inglewood had fallen on hard times, but then plans for a massive sports and entertainment complex came along. While the city’s future is poised to change dramatically, the development is also displacing residents.

April 20, 2019 - Los Angeles Times

Detroit, Michigan

Little Caesars Arena as Catalytic Development

In exchange for generous public subsidies, Illitch Holdings, owner and developer of the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, promised large-scale economic development.

September 26, 2018 - Detroit Free Press

Seattle KeyARena

Seattle Will Woo the NBA and NHL With Renovated Arena

Following a city council vote, Seattle's moving forward with a $600 million plan to renovate KeyArena in the hopes of attracting hockey and men's basketball.

January 1, 2018 - SeattleMet

1984 Olympics

L.A. Olympic Organizers Say CEQA Exemption Isn't Necessary to Streamline Transit Projects

The strange world projects exempted from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act got a little stranger this week.

September 7, 2017 - Los Angeles Times

Detroit Sports Arena

Detroit Approves $34.5 million to Bring Pistons Downtown

The latest city to open up its coffers to support a professional sports team is Detroit, which will spend $34.5 million to support the Detroit Pistons in a move to the recently completed Little Caesars Arena.

June 21, 2017 - Detroit Free Press

Seattle KeyARena

Seattle NBA Arena Proposal Back From the Dead—But This Time it's Privately Funded

The mastermind behind a failed plan to build a new NBA arena in the Seattle neighborhood of Sodo has tweaked the plan and come back to the negotiating table. A big question still waiting for an answer: Will the NBA will expand to return to the city?

November 9, 2016 - Crosscut

Seattle Sailboats

Friday Funny: A Scathing Comeback to Seattle's NBA Arena Trolls

Samantha Bee has seen the misogynistic conduct of NBA fans in Seattle after the City Council decided not approve a plan to build a new NBA arena in the city's SoDo neighborhood.

May 20, 2016 - Crosscut

Seattle KeyARena

Seattle's Preemptive Strike for an NBA Arena Up for Debate

With the prospects of an NBA team bolting for Seattle not looking great anytime in the near future, the Seattle City Council is debating a proposal that has been in the works since 2012.

April 25, 2016 - The Seattle Times

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