Peer and benchmark cities that recently welcomed the NFL Draft offer a playbook for visitor traffic and media exposure as Pittsburgh warms up to host the 2026 event.
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Category: Economic Development
AI Hub at BNY Draws Talent Downtown, Exerts Influence Worldwide
From its locus in downtown Pittsburgh, the AI Hub at BNY draws talent from Carnegie Mellon University’s prestigious computer science programs while capturing the expertise of the investment company’s technical geniuses around the world.
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July Brings 1.8 Million Visitors to Downtown Pittsburgh, Marking 100% Visitor Recovery Fueled By Record-Breaking Attendance at Picklesburgh
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) released data showing a 100 percent recovery of pre-pandemic visitor traffic in Downtown in July 2024.
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Voice from Downtown: August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s Janis Burley on the Arts Scene
Ahead of its 15th anniversary, an upcoming music festival and a new comic book exhibition, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center is thriving under the leadership of president and CEO Janis Burley. […]
Voice from Downtown: Riverlife’s Matt Galluzzo on Pittsburgh’s Downtown Riverfront Development
President and CEO of Riverlife Matt Galluzzo discusses Pittsburgh’s riverfront development and how downtown Pittsburgh, known for its confluence of three rivers, can make the most of its geography with expanded access along the water. […]
Housing Progress Playbook: 500 Units in 500 Days to Stabilize Population
500 in 500 is a countywide mobilization to speed the path to stability for those who arrive at emergency shelters, to restore our emergency shelters to their intended purpose, and to ensure that no one needs to live in an emergency shelter or on the street. […]
Voice from Downtown: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Kendra Whitlock Ingram on the Three Rivers Arts Festival
As the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival approaches its 65th year in downtown, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO Kendra Whitlock Ingram shares what she’s most looking forward to. […]
Action Update: Enhanced LERTA will offer tax incentives for converting buildings from commercial to residential
Following an involved conversation among Pittsburgh City Council, all nine members voted to advance legislation that would approve an enhanced tax abatement program designed to attract and retain reinvestment and redevelopment downtown. […]
Progress Update: Collaborative Efforts to Move Downtown Forward
Dozens of organizations have been working together to reimagine the future of downtown Pittsburgh. There is a lot of work underway – and much more progress needed – and by working together, partners are up to the challenge! […]
Progress Continues in Downtown Pittsburgh: Leaders Look Forward to the Future
As revitalization efforts continue in downtown Pittsburgh, IndexPGH catches up with leaders to reflect on progress and share hope for the future. […]