$1.5B Multipurpose Arena Slated for Construction in Philadelphia
A new $1.5-billion multipurpose arena is scheduled to be built in south Philadelphia that will be shared by the Flyers of the NHL, the 76ers of the NBA and a new WNBA team.
The venue, dubbed the New South Philadelphia Arena, is expected to open its doors in 2030. It will be part of a larger entertainment district and eventually replace the current Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Turner Construction and AECOM Hunt are construction managers for the structure, which is being built in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The pair recently teamed up on a forthcoming new stadium for the NFL Cleveland Browns near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Populous and Moody Nolan are leading design of the Philadelphia stadium.
The joint venture will also include prominent Philadelphia-based firms Perryman Construction, Hunter Roberts Construction Group and Camfred Construction. They will work closely with the ownership of the Flyers and the design team to bring the new arena to life.
Boston Breaks Ground on $60M Community Center
On Thursday, December 4, 2025 , Mayor Michelle Wu and House Ways and Means Chair Representative Aaron Michlewitz joined Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Human Services Cabinet, the Public Facilities Department, local and state elected officials, and North End residents to officially break ground on a new community center in the North End. The project is expected to cost between $50 and $60 million and is funded by the City’s Capital Plan with support from state funding. The selection of this location was announced by Mayor Wu in 2023 and all aspects of the design of the center were finalized following a robust community engagement process with local residents.
“This new community center will help meet the needs of our youth and families for generations,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I am grateful for the collaboration and advocacy of our residents, as well as the partnership of the City and state funds that made this project possible. I am excited to see this vibrant space come to life.”
The approximately 49,000-square-foot facility will feature flexible community spaces, a full-court gymnasium, fitness areas, and dedicated pool support space. As part of the project, the existing Mirabella pools will be fully replaced, and the site will be elevated to enhance long-term coastal resilience while restoring and improving public access to the waterfront. The facility is designed to achieve at least LEED v4 Silver certification, and construction will prioritize safety, sustainability, and best practices for building in waterfront and environmentally sensitive conditions. Once complete, the new North End Community Center will serve as a resilient, welcoming, and vibrant hub for the neighborhood.
Wellington, Fla., Opens New State-of-the-Art Aquatics Center
A new state-of-the-art aquatics center is now open in Wellington.
Located at Village Park, 3410 120th Ave. S, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Saturday.
The facility includes:
- Full-size Olympic swimming pool
- Recreation pool
- Interactive play features
- Shaded cabanas
- Locker rooms
- Concession stand
- Multi-purpose room
- Florida's first Ninja Cross retractable obstacle course
- Diving boards
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