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.

As the Philadelphia City Council takes the first steps toward approving the newly proposed Sixers arena, five members voted "no" and cited the process being rushed and more questions needing to be asked.

Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.

Council has yet to vote on the legislative package introduced last week that would authorize the Sixers to build the controversial development.