Comcast unveils plans for "Philly Live!"

by JasonB on Jan 23, 2008 1:23 PM EST in News

It's being called "Philly Live!" and is basically a plan to re-develop the area around the stadiums in South Philadelphia with retail shops, dining, and other entertainment. I must say, this is a long time coming and I'd absolutely welcome it.

This is a rendering of what it could look like.

Comcast's press release

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Sounds fun...

But I wonder how it will affect parking/tailgating. The Wachovia center lot is my favorite place to hang out before games.

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by BrianS on Jan 23, 2008 1:33 PM EST 0 recs

Interesting

That should definitely brighten up the shadiness of that area. I don't see how parking would be all that big of a problem, seeing as how they share lots between the four venues anyways.

Looks to be the new approach overall to arenas and stadiums. The Islanders are doing it with the Lighthouse complex out in Long Island, the Yankees have considered doing it with the new stadium and frankly, even Atlantic City has done it with outlet stores. Might not be such a bad idea.

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by FrankD on Jan 23, 2008 4:27 PM EST 0 recs

Looks like Pittsburgh

If you've been to Heinz Field or the Pirates stadium, they've put in this sort of development over there.

by Andrew on Jan 23, 2008 5:26 PM EST 0 recs

Kind of

They have those bars across the street, but I think the plan in Philly is for it to be much more extensive.

I actually like the stadium area in Pittsburgh. I caught a Phils/Pirates game there two summers ago and had a blast. Their new ballpark may be my favorite in the MLB right now

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by JasonB on Jan 23, 2008 8:59 PM EST up 0 recs

Agreed

PNC Park is an awesome looking stadium. I was only in town during hockey season, so needless to say the Pirates weren't playing much baseball at the time.

I guess the new Philly pic does have a bit of Pitt's approach to it. The only difference is they have 6 different sports teams playing practically on the same block. Although Heinz and PNC are relatively close, Mellon and even the new arena will not be.

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by FrankD on Jan 23, 2008 9:34 PM EST up 0 recs

Spectrum gets torn down

I don't know what that does for the Phantoms, Kixx, and Wings (they play there, right?)

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by BrianS on Jan 23, 2008 10:57 PM EST up 0 recs

yea

It's a pretty bizarre area. I've always seen the Spectrum as the 'other' arena. Basically, if a concert at Wachovia doesn't sell out, they normally move it to the Spectrum. I know the Phantoms play there, but as for whoever else I have no idea. Wachovia has the Flyers, 76ers, Soul (arena football) and most of the concerts too. Aside from that, I don't know who plays where.

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by FrankD on Jan 24, 2008 12:46 AM EST up 0 recs