Easton Town Center is set to receive a $68 million tax break that is intended to funnel more money into the surrounding Linden neighborhood.
Tax abatements such as these are often used to improve developing neighborhoods, but schools and residents may have to pay the price by paying more in property taxes and not receiving as many benefits.
Guests:
Rick Rouan, reporter, The Columbus Dispatch
Mark Partridge, Regional Urban Economist, Ohio State University
Greg LeRoy, Executive Director, Good Jobs First