Sixers arena: Hearings for proposed 76 Place begin as opponents continue to speak out
Philadelphia City Council kicked off a series of hearings on the proposed Sixers arena, planned for Market East. Officials made a full-court press while opponents continue to speak out.
Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed Sixers arena with questions about SEPTA at forefront
Tuesday marked another big step in making a Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City a reality. Philadelphia City Council held its first of six public hearings over the Sixers' proposal to build 76 Place at Market East. Councilmembers peppered Mayor ...
Center City Sixers arena battle heads to public hearings
Advocates for and against the proposal to build the new 76ers arena in Center City gathered outside and inside City Hall Tuesday as the first public hearings about the proposal got underway. NBC10's Frances Wang spoke to people on both sides of the issue.
City Council passed the first legislation related to the proposed Sixers arena. Here’s what it means.
The measures were largely procedural and do little more than allow lawmakers to continue considering the project. “This project is not a ‘done deal,’ ” one member said.
Philadelphia City Council to host public hearings on Sixers arena proposal
Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public.
Hearings on Sixers proposed arena begin
City Council began hearings on the proposed Sixers arena, while those opposed and for the arena crowd into City Council chambers, making their presence known.
City Council to hear testimony from Parker administration on proposed Sixers arena
Normally, a new construction project would go through the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, but for this particular set of legislation, council will sit as the committee of the whole, with all 17 members scrutinizing the proposal.
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SEPTA, community benefits funding, and a rush to approve: City Council members raise concerns about the 76ers’ arena proposal
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How the South Philly sports complex could be reset if the Sixers depart to Center City
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25-story apartment building no longer part of 76ers' Center City arena proposal
A 25-story apartment tower is no longer part of the plans for the proposed 76ers arena coming to Center City, according ...
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Sixers drop $250M apartment tower from Center City arena proposal
If approved, the arena is expected to open in 2031 when the Sixers’ lease expires at the Comcast Spectacor-owned Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. The planned 18,500-seat Center City ...
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