The American Planning Association has named Mellon Square in Downtown Pittsburgh one of 10 Great Public Spaces for 2008 as part of the association's Great Places in America program, launched last year. Get more details in this Post-Gazette article.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08282/918372-100.stm
Saturday, October 25, 2008
What bad economy? Pittsburgh businesses still thriving
We've heard many times about how the Pittsburgh housing market has been immune to the crisis that grips the rest of the nation. But what I think has been very under reported- especially by the Post-Gazette- is that the region's economy as a whole and the jobs outlook is much more positive than most people think and is doing much better than most regions in the country right now. While the rest of the nation comes to the realization of job losses and high unemployment, here are some of the business stories reported in Pittsburgh over the last few weeks. And again- mad props to the Trib for being the leader in reporting on this.
Pittsburgh region ranks in Top 20 in freight movement, Pittsburgh Trib, October 25, 2008
Rostraver firm to add 1,500 jobs, Pittsburgh Trib, October, 24, 2008
Pittsburgh rises as convention location, Pittsburgh Trib, October 20, 2008
Office vacancy rate drop optimistic, Pittsburgh Trib, October 19, 2008
Pittsburgh Airport mall leads nation in per-passenger spending, Pittsburgh Trib, October 18, 2008
Starkist Tuna moving HQ back to Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Trib, October 7, 2008
Pittsburgh region ranks in Top 20 in freight movement, Pittsburgh Trib, October 25, 2008
Rostraver firm to add 1,500 jobs, Pittsburgh Trib, October, 24, 2008
Pittsburgh rises as convention location, Pittsburgh Trib, October 20, 2008
Office vacancy rate drop optimistic, Pittsburgh Trib, October 19, 2008
Pittsburgh Airport mall leads nation in per-passenger spending, Pittsburgh Trib, October 18, 2008
Starkist Tuna moving HQ back to Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Trib, October 7, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Pittsburgh gets another great review- this time in the San Jose Mercury News
In a travel review titled "Livable Pittsburgh steps from haze" the San Jose Mercury News talks about Pittsburgh's transformation as well as the wealth of outdoor opportunities.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Pittsburgh workforce getting younger
If you've been following the real demographic trends locally and not buying into inaccurate, negative media hype, then this should come as no surprise.
The Trib reports that the median age of working Pittsburghers dropped from 40.5 in 2005 to 39.3 in 2007, according to figures released today by the Census Bureau. Here is a link to the article.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/mostread/s_589592.html
The Trib reports that the median age of working Pittsburghers dropped from 40.5 in 2005 to 39.3 in 2007, according to figures released today by the Census Bureau. Here is a link to the article.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/mostread/s_589592.html
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Pittsburgh: #4 U.S. city in Tech Job Growth
The Post-Gazette reported today that Pittsburgh is #4 in the country in tech job growth. This is according to the leading tech job website Dice.com.
Hartford, Conn. led the way with 30 percent growth, followed by Cincinnati, 28 percent, Miami, 23 percent, Pittsburgh at 22 percent and Charlotte, N.C. at 21 percent.
Hartford, Conn. led the way with 30 percent growth, followed by Cincinnati, 28 percent, Miami, 23 percent, Pittsburgh at 22 percent and Charlotte, N.C. at 21 percent.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Pennsylvania Comes in #1 in Building Biotech
If you follow the local economy and business sector then this won't come as a shock to you, but Pennsylvania has been named the top state in the country in 2008 for building its biotech industry, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
This honor comes from Business Facilities Magazine's 2008 Rankings Report. Of course, this isn't ALL because of Pittsburgh. It is a statewide ranking and Philly is also a biotech powerhouse. The combination of two strong biotech markets in the state helped us beat out California, Massachusetts and Texas as well as every other state.
This honor comes from Business Facilities Magazine's 2008 Rankings Report. Of course, this isn't ALL because of Pittsburgh. It is a statewide ranking and Philly is also a biotech powerhouse. The combination of two strong biotech markets in the state helped us beat out California, Massachusetts and Texas as well as every other state.
Pittsburgh one of few cities where hotel industry has been growing
In another story about Pittsburgh defying nationwide downtrends, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the local hotel industry is growing rapidly while the industry in other markets is receding.
The Post-Gazette reports that in addition to an explosion in new hotel properties being built locally, demand for hotel rooms in Pittsburgh is rising as well. The PG quoted Smith Travel Research as saying that of the 100 largest cities in the country, only 11 saw their hotel occupancy rates rise. Pittsburgh was one of those. Pittsburgh had the ninth highest increase in occupancy rates at 1.3 percent.
This coincides with previous reports documenting the increase in tourism to Pittsburgh and the good reviews it gets from national travel writers (read my two recent posts about good travel reviews from The New York Times and USA Today).
The Post-Gazette reports that in addition to an explosion in new hotel properties being built locally, demand for hotel rooms in Pittsburgh is rising as well. The PG quoted Smith Travel Research as saying that of the 100 largest cities in the country, only 11 saw their hotel occupancy rates rise. Pittsburgh was one of those. Pittsburgh had the ninth highest increase in occupancy rates at 1.3 percent.
This coincides with previous reports documenting the increase in tourism to Pittsburgh and the good reviews it gets from national travel writers (read my two recent posts about good travel reviews from The New York Times and USA Today).
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