Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs off on the proposed new 76ers arena

The announcement from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker comes just over a week after hundreds of people gathered at a town hall meeting to either voice their concerns or show their support of the proposed new Sixers Arena.

The proposed site of the $1.5 billion project is set to be a part of Philadelphia’s Fashion District Mall, which is currently along Market Street between 10th and 11th streets. Since the initial announcement of the proposed arena, there has been a strong push back from the Chinatown community, as many believe it will have a negative impact on the community.

The proposed site of the $1.5 billion project is set to be a part of Philadelphia’s Fashion District Mall, which is currently along Market Street between 10th and 11th streets. Since the initial announcement of the proposed arena, there has been a strong push back from the Chinatown community, as many believe it will have a negative impact on the community.

A spokesperson from the Sixers commented about Mayor Parker’s decision to support the proposed new arena, stating, “ We are grateful to Mayor Parker and her team for their time and diligence in evaluating our proposal and look forward to advancing to the next steps with City Council.”

PHL17’s Tyrone Sharper gives a live report from inside the PHL17 Studio.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PHL17.com.