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76ers pitch job creation as benefit of new arena to West Philadelphia church
PHILADELPHIA - The $1.3 billion Philadelphia 76ers arena proposal was brought to the congregation at the Church Of Christian Compassion in West Philadelphia on Sunday.This has been a controversial proposal for a while now. A lot of the opposition coming from business owners, and people who live in Chinatown.The Church of Christian Compassion was celebrating 42 years, and church leader Brandon Mclean said their focus is to build up the community."We have a compassion connect building that we’re currently building right now," Mclean said. "We have a food distribution center that we’re currently building right next to the church."David Gould, the Chief Diversity & Impact Officer for the 76ers, talked about an even bigger project - the proposed construction of a new arena for the Sixers on Market Street."What I’m very grateful for and what I’m grateful for the position God has put me in is I have a seat at the table now, Amen," Gould said.