Pittsburgh’s Refined City Living

The allure of city living would appear to be on the upswing around the world and across the nation.  Consider that a recent United Nations report stated that by the year 2050, “two out of every three people are likely to be living in cities or other urban centers …”

The allure of city living would … Read More >

Pittsburgh’s Housing Market 2023

It can be tough just to keep track of how many times Pittsburgh has appeared on various lists and in articles highlighting the country’s best places to live—and there’s good reason for these claims and accolades: Pittsburgh’s revitalized economy, cultural amenities, and affordability make it an increasingly popular place to call home.

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Business Investment and Talent Attraction

After graduating from New York University’s School of Engineering, Zarin Elias entered the workforce at BNY Mellon in Manhattan.  The native New Yorker made the rounds between two offices, the second in New Jersey, conceding that “relocating was never part of the plan.”  Reconsidering her position on making an additional move while still working for … Read More >

Pittsburgh’s New Downtown

Downtown was becoming a more vibrant live/work/play center throughout the 2010s, but the “work” part of that equation had begun eroding in the middle of the decade. Once the third largest home to Fortune 500 companies, Downtown Pittsburgh lost tens of thousands of daytime workers when industrial giants moved out in the 1980s, even as … Read More >

Pittsburgh: The Autonomous Systems Headquarters

Pittsburgh leads in robotics and autonomous systems research. By focusing on commercial growth, the region is poised to capture this sector’s incredible economic potential.

Advancements in technology translate to new capabilities for industries and businesses everywhere. Some such technological advancements capture our collective imagination, granting us early access to the cutting-edge tools that herald the future. … Read More >

Pittsburgh’s Pandemic Comeback

Pittsburgh’s leading industries and unrelenting spirit of innovation will drive the region forward, coming back stronger post-pandemic. 

You would be hard pressed to find any American city that has not faced setbacks, delays, and shortages brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Pittsburgh is no exception—unemployment skyrocketed to 17 percent in April 2020, businesses large and … Read More >

Build the Future and Change the World

After graduating from New York University’s School of Engineering, Zarin Elias entered the workforce at BNY Mellon in Manhattan.  The native New Yorker made the rounds between two offices, the second in New Jersey, conceding that “relocating was never part of the plan.”  Reconsidering her position on making an additional move while still working for … Read More >