The Sixers would have the green light to start construction on 76 Place if the legislation is approved by council.
Legislation was introduced at Philadelphia City Council on Thursday for the proposed Center City arena for the 76ers.Squilla said previously there is no timeline for final approval.
Squilla is also seeking to create an Arena District, and have it included in the Community Benefits Agreement laid out by the city. Opponents of the area had a big presence at Thursday's council meeting, but supporters were vocal as well."The members of Local 98 and the building trades, we built this city. We continue to build this city. We want to build an arena that's going to revitalize Market Street all the way to the river," said T.J. Lepera of IBEW Local 98.
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