The Sixers' new arena would be build on the western third of the Fashion District mall in Center City Philadelphia, just outside of Chinatown.

The Philadelphia 76ers and the city of Philadelphia appear to be taking a big step forward in the plans of a new arena in the Center City section of Philly. After talks of the team considering Camden,

Residents of Chinatown vowed to fight the downtown proposal, expected to take shape by the team’s 2031 lease expiration in South Philly.

FOX 29's Jeff Cole has reactions from Philadelphians after Mayor Cherelle Parker announced she is siding with the 76ers plan to place an arena in Center City.

Mayor Cherelle Parker pledged her support for the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed Center City arena on Wednesday, a major step for the $1.55 billion development project that requires her approval. In a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, Parker said the city has reached a "historic" deal to keep the Sixers in Philadelphia.

Cherelle Parker says an agreement has been reached with the Sixers on the proposed Center City arena, one week after hosting a town hall for the controversial project.

Mayor Parker's endorsement is an attempt to keep the Sixers team in the city, but some residents oppose the arena's location near Chinatown.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said Wednesday she is throwing her support behind the 76ers' plan to build an arena in Center City.

Mayor Cherelle Parker is backing the Sixers $1.5 billion arena plan in Center City. Why it matters: Parker's blessing is critical for the stalled project to overcome strong opposition and sends a powerful signal to fellow Democratic lawmakers to fall in line.

Councilmember Mark Squilla, whose district includes the proposed site, will be the point person for legislation enabling the arena.