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Philadelphia City Council approved changes to the controversial 10-year tax abatement

Philadelphia City Council voted unanimously to make significant changes to the city’s 10-year tax abatement on new construction for the first time since it was enacted almost two decades ago.

Anne Fadullon, director of the department of planning and development, speaks with City Council President Darrell Clark outside a hearing on a bill to change the 10-year tax abatement.
Anne Fadullon, director of the department of planning and development, speaks with City Council President Darrell Clark outside a hearing on a bill to change the 10-year tax abatement.Read moreMARGO REED / For the Inquirer