Urban experts pool ideas to keep cities thriving

I assume these are the same experts that gave us what we have now? Yep - just what we need, more of the same.

Interesting. I noticed that PAT is attending. Perhaps the executives will actually learn something helpful to benefit Allegheny County residents. That would be a step in the correct direction in helping our region thrive.

LadyeHawke wrote:

Interesting. I noticed that PAT is attending. Perhaps the executives will actually learn something helpful to benefit Allegheny County residents. That would be a step in the correct direction in helping our region thrive.

Pittsburgh has the potential to become the most vibrant global center for IT technologies and medical services. A viable strategic plan always yields good results. I hope the executives plan well.

Leo wrote:

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Pittsburgh has the potential to become the most vibrant global center for IT technologies and medical services. A viable strategic plan always yields good results. I hope the executives plan well.

So do I, Leo. I certainly hope so.

LadyeHawke wrote:

<quoted text>So do I, Leo. I certainly hope so.

I moved here from NY recently. I am still trying to
familarize myself with pgh. I hope the pool of urban experts make our city a pilot model of globalization and thus we will get a jump start that could pave the way for quantum leap into the future.

One of the problems with Pgh is simple geography- it's hard to become the biggest and best when there's not even room to park your car in Oakland. The Downtown area is small compared to most cities. However Pittsburgh does have a lot of potential. I'm glad to see people finally embracing urban life here.

Neighbor 22 wrote:

One of the problems with Pgh is simple geography- it's hard to become the biggest and best when there's not even room to park your car in Oakland. The Downtown area is small compared to most cities. However Pittsburgh does have a lot of potential. I'm glad to see people finally embracing urban life here.

A good day to you, Neighbor 22. Yes, geography is interesting, to say the least. What an opportunity to enlist the help of those who have successfully worked with such terrain. The corporate tax structure needs to change as it's a carry over from the 19th century. My oldest daughter and her family enjoy living in Pgh. My granddaughter who will be age 4 likes to tell me all about going downtown.

Leo wrote:

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I moved here from NY recently. I am still trying to
familarize myself with pgh. I hope the pool of urban experts make our city a pilot model of globalization and thus we will get a jump start that could pave the way for quantum leap into the future.

A good day to you, Leo. As you are already learning, ya can't get there from here. How exciting, eh? I hope that you find most Pittsburghers are willing to help in giving good directions. Pittsburgh is truly one of the most friendly cities around. There's a sense of community that I hope remains.