PHILADELPHIA-Two downtown casino proposals have elicited praise from some city officials for their potential to help spur economic development to the district and for not taking business away from existing area casinos.
The two downtown proposals cited by city officials were the Provence to be developed at the former Philadelphia Inquirer building on Broad Street and the Market8 plan for the 800 block of Market Street, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
“If it's done well, (Market8) could have a rejuvenative effect on a block that's been bad for three decades,” said Alan Greenberger, deputy mayor for economic development. “It could attract a new audience with no negative impact on other casinos.”
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