This chapter explores the conflict between Philly's Chinatown and the proposal to build a basketball arena nearby. It delves into the concerns of the residents and activists fighting against the construction, highlighting issues such as traffic, gentrification, and the importance of Chinatown as a safe community.
Residents of Philadelphia’s Chinatown have mobilized against plans for a new arena in their backyard. To find out how their concerns might bear out, Today, Explained reporter Miles Bryan heads to DC’s Chinatown, where a similar story played out 30 years ago.
This episode was reported and produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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