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

Chinatown leaders will continue to fight against the 76ers' proposed arena, despite Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's endorsement.

The former Philadelphia Eagle told WIP on Thursday morning that 76ers ownership "strong-armed" the city, comparing it to Art Modell moving the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore.

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.

No. It’s not just that you can’t recall Mayor Parker over her arena decision. You can’t recall Mayor Parker over anything. Most states don’t allow for recalls, and Pennsylvania is one of those states. You can thank Frank Rizzo for that.

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.

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.

It appears the Sixers will get their new Center City arena as Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker announces an agreement.