Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as City Council held its first public hearing.

On the first day of Philadelphia City Council’s high-profile hearings on the 76ers’ arena proposal, lawmakers raised concerns about the project’s potential impact on SEPTA, whether the $50 million community benefits agreement negotiated by Mayor Cherelle L.

On the first of eight days of hearings about the project, legislators showed concern over disruptions at Jefferson Station and funding.