Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled her vision to reverse the decadeslong decline of East Market Street on Friday, promising a process that will restore the corridor as Philadelphia's economic and cultural anchor while accounting for the interests of people who live in the area.

Some residents, who say they still are recovering from the trauma caused by the process of the 76ers' abandoned plans to build a new arena on East Market, feel this new situation is all too familiar.

After months of lobbying the city to build their $1.3 billion arena at 10th and Market streets, the Sixers abruptly withdrew the plan in favor of partnering with Comcast Spectacor, their current landlord at Xfinity Mobile Arena, to build an arena in South Philly . The joint venture includes commitments to invest in Eas

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