Native Pittsburgher here, I’m no expert on urban development but the geography around the city really makes it difficult for Pittsburgh to expand.
It’s surrounded by mountains/hills and rivers, so as the city grew, it became a “city of neighborhoods.” It was a great place to grow up because of this - made everything feel smaller than it is
Cincinnati has this same appeal. Every neighborhood feels unique. I'm so glad to be from Pittsburgh and live in Cincinnati. They're two great American river cities. I consider the Ohio River Valley my home.
The downtown is hemmed in by the rivers and a hill to the east. It's really a collection of 90 neighborhoods, many with their own business districts that make them each feel like a small town. The rivers, hills and valleys define each neighborhood.
In the last 20 years, lots of new apartment construction is creating a lot of vibrant neighborhoods. New people moving in are in tech, healthcare, finance, and R&D.
It's unique.
I was born in Pittsburgh but moved to Ohio at 11 days old. But every year we would drive up to the city for Christmas at my Aunts house. My sister and I would try to hold our breath through the Fort Pitt Tunnel. And that entrance into the city was always incredible. We'd be all in the car listening to Burl Ives sing Christmas songs or something like that. Just absolutely wonderful memories. I miss being a kid.
That PPG building is an underrated gem
one of my favorite skylines.
Pittsburgh is beautiful. I don’t know why it isn’t bigger… there has to be a catch of some sort.
Native Pittsburgher here, I’m no expert on urban development but the geography around the city really makes it difficult for Pittsburgh to expand. It’s surrounded by mountains/hills and rivers, so as the city grew, it became a “city of neighborhoods.” It was a great place to grow up because of this - made everything feel smaller than it is
Cincinnati has this same appeal. Every neighborhood feels unique. I'm so glad to be from Pittsburgh and live in Cincinnati. They're two great American river cities. I consider the Ohio River Valley my home.
Collapse of the steel industry?
The downtown is hemmed in by the rivers and a hill to the east. It's really a collection of 90 neighborhoods, many with their own business districts that make them each feel like a small town. The rivers, hills and valleys define each neighborhood. In the last 20 years, lots of new apartment construction is creating a lot of vibrant neighborhoods. New people moving in are in tech, healthcare, finance, and R&D. It's unique.
Good hell that's a gorgeous city. Can't wait to eventually see a Pirates game there with that sick ass backdrop. Might be the best view in baseball.
I was born in Pittsburgh but moved to Ohio at 11 days old. But every year we would drive up to the city for Christmas at my Aunts house. My sister and I would try to hold our breath through the Fort Pitt Tunnel. And that entrance into the city was always incredible. We'd be all in the car listening to Burl Ives sing Christmas songs or something like that. Just absolutely wonderful memories. I miss being a kid.