Industry and IBEW News

$1.3B Center City Arena Plan Ditched

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/officials-sixers-abandon-center-city-plan-will-stay-in-south-philly/4075455/

Philadelphia 76ers abandon proposed $1.3 billion downtown arena project, opting instead to remain at their current South Philadelphia location. Source: nbcphiladelphia.com

A Quote, New Era of Supercharged Disasters

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/climate/california-fires-climate-change-disasters.html

Recent California wildfires highlight how climate change is creating more intense and frequent natural disasters, with unprecedented challenges for infrastructure and emergency response. Source: nytimes.com

Housing Developer, Neighbors Clash Before Zoning Vote

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/15_edwards_city_hall

Local residents and developers face off over proposed housing development at City Hall zoning hearing, highlighting ongoing tensions between neighborhood preservation and new construction. Source: newhavenindependent.org

W Hartford Synagogue to Undergo $27M Transformation

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/west-hartford-synagogue-to-undergo-27m-transformation-into-apartments-following-16m-sale

Historic West Hartford synagogue set for major redevelopment into residential units following $16 million sale, with total project cost estimated at $27 million. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

Phase 2 Tax Break Okayed For Ex-Coop

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/hill_affordable_housing

City officials approve second phase of tax incentives for former cooperative housing development, aiming to preserve affordable housing options in the neighborhood. Source: newhavenindependent.org