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TRANSFORMATION CITY »
Showcasing a 'New America'
The Pittsburgh region has survived wrenching economic change and emerged with a balanced, innovation-driven economy renowned for health care and life sciences, technology and robotics, higher education and research, financial services, advanced manufacturing and renewable energy.
NEIGHBORHOODS »
A City Full of Diversity
As a city full of diversity, you will love exploring the culture, food, and atmosphere of Pittsburgh’s 89 unique and ethnically distinctive neighborhoods. Pittsburgh’s downtown is full of the city hustle and bustle, and Squirrel Hill has the quaint charm of a main street-like community. Meanwhile, Oakland, with its many universities, supplies a uniquely intellectual atmosphere. Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods and the unique people in them are just waiting for you to come and visit!.
Pittsburgh Facts and Statistics
Pittsburgh is a diverse, international city with unique cultural communities and an economy based on local growth with global connections. From its first settlement as a small village on the forks of the Ohio River to a major industrial metropolis with a stunning skyline, Pittsburgh's history is a tale of economic, energy, and environmental innovation. Our city consistently ranks among the top places to live, work, and visit, and the Pittsburgh region offers an affordable cost of living with a very high quality of life. More than 100 multi-billion dollar global companies are headquartered or have substantial business units here. Today, Pittsburgh stands as an unparalleled example of the "new America," a city with a global economy focused on sustainability and growth with a commitment to a green future.MEDIA »
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QUALITY OF LIFE »
Life in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is home to a cultural phenomenon celebrating our unique history and the people who make this city special. Surprisingly affordable and very livable, it’s no wonder so many people are choosing to make Pittsburgh home.
