First look at exterior renderings of proposed new South Philadelphia arena

Renderings of the proposed new Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers arena at the Sports Complex were released on Tuesday.

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The Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers today unveiled the first exterior renderings of the proposed new arena Populous

The proposed arena, which is scheduled to open in 2030, would also be the home for Philadelphia's WNBA team.

The teams say the arena is designed to deliver a next-generation fan experience and amplify the energy of Philadelphia sports, concerts, live entertainment and community programming.

Global design firm Populous and nationally recognized architect Moody Nolan were selected to build the new arena in South Philadelphia, the site where the Spectrum once stood along the south side of Pattison Avenue.

Sports director Ducis Rodgers spoke with Comcast CEO Brian Roberts and 76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris following the unveiling.

"We loved the look of it; it's different. We really hope Philly likes it," Harris said.

Project leaders said the arena's design is intended to honor the former Spectrum while looking ahead to the future.

"We felt that it honored the past. It honored the Spectrum, but it looked to the future. It was somewhat futuristic, and it was the most expensive, and it's on us," Harris said.

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Developers have grand visions of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex like we have never seen before.

The design includes more than a half-acre of outdoor gathering space, with fan plazas, food and beverage options and a large entrance staircase inspired by the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

"Philly fans deserve the best arena in the world, and we are excited to partner with Comcast to deliver just that. This privately funded arena will be the home to moments and memories that define this city for generations," said Harris.

Reaction from South Philadelphia residents was mixed.

"Everything new is great. I'm excited; I don't have a problem with it," said Ellen McCrossen of South Philadelphia.

Others raised concerns about quality-of-life issues tied to game-day crowds.

"During some of the games, people sit on my step; they are throwing beer cans. I have to clean up bottles full of urine. It's disgusting," said Jason Vanarsdale of South Philadelphia.

Project leaders said the goal is to preserve the city's sports history while improving the experience for fans attending games and events.

"Make Philly the proudest best sports town in America, and that's what we're working on," Roberts said.

The organizations project the arena will create nearly 15,000 jobs and generate nearly $6 billion in economic activity over the next decade, along with hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax revenue benefiting the city and the School District of Philadelphia.

The name of the new arena is expected to be formally announced at a later date.

Officials said Xfinity Mobile Arena will remain standing until the new arena opens

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