Wow, $1.3 billion for a new arena while so many Philly neighborhoods are struggling with underfunded schools and housing issues? Sure, sports bring in money, but we need to make sure that this deal actually benefits the whole community, not just wealthy developers and team owners. I hope the city council pushes for real investments in affordable housing, public transit, and local businesses tied to this project. We also need to ensure the new jobs this arena brings are good-paying, union jobs. Let’s not lose sight of what really matters for the people living here.