Legislation On Proposed New Sixers Arena Introduced In Philadelphia City Council

CBS Philadelphia

October 25, 2024

Bills that would authorize the proposed new Sixers arena, 76 Place, were introduced in Philadelphia City Council on Thursday, beginning a legislative process that could end with the team having the go-ahead to build the project.

In the city, district councilmembers have the final say on projects in their district. First District Councilmember Mark Squilla introduced 13 bills about the arena and the surrounding areas at Thursday's meeting. The bills would create an arena district in the Market East section of Center City as well as a transit oversight plan, with other measures he says will preserve the adjacent Chinatown neighborhood.

The legislation includes a combination of bills and resolutions regarding construction, real estate transactions, tax increment financing, zoning, street closures and various other items.

Members of Philadelphia's building trades chant in support of the proposed new 76ers arena while members of the No Arena in the Heart of Our City Coalition look on/CBS News Philadelphia

Members of the No Arena in the Heart of Our City Coalition protest the introduction of bills on a new 76ers arena in Philadelphia City Council chambers/CBS News Philadelphia

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