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downtown pittsburgh is in the ‘sweet

spot.’ its renewed recognition as the

Most Livable City, and newest status

as the #1 mid-size City arts des-

tination, are establishing downtown

as the place to live, work and play.

It’s also cleaner and safer than ever

before. thanks to the efforts of pittsburgh downtown partnership

(pdp), Safety Ambassadors and Clean Teams patrol the streets –

seven days a week – to keep the downtown area sparkling in

more ways than one. according to pdp president and Ceo mike

edwards, “we recognize shoppers have a lot of options. if we

expect people to come downtown to shop, we need to exceed

their expectations of a safe and clean downtown, and we do.”

the appeal of downtown pittsburgh is ever-present and ever-

growing. Those who work Downtown are often the city’s big-

gest fans. “i love downtown,” remarked larrimor’s president

tom michael. “we opened our first store in downtown pittsburgh,

70 years ago. and the appeal remains.” michael highlights the

people and the energy of the city. “downtown pittsburgh is

dynamic, vibrant and just plain fun. i walk out my door…and

b e d o w n t o w n .

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can visit the park, have lunch with

friends and colleagues, or take my

daughter for the best soft-serve ice

cream around. no car needed. Can

you do that when you work in an of-

fice park?”

additional downtown perks include

the ever-popular Reserved Parking Program – a pdp service that

(with 24 hours notice) reserves a parking spot near the destina-

tion of your choice. late day parking is also both accessible and

inexpensive: after 4pm on weekdays, as well as on weekends

and during most events, downtown parking costs just $5.

the latest in on-demand transportation – the Zipcar – is driving

pittsburghers wild! it’s new, it’s hip, and it’s all over downtown

and its surrounding neighborhoods. free wifi is also popular

and available downtown, every day. find a cozy spot, grab your

favorite beverage (or person) and surf the web for up to two

hours at no cost.

But remember, Downtown Pittsburgh’s every day appeal is

what makes our city so appealing. so get back to the point

– it’s still that magical place where three rivers, and hundreds of

years of history, co-mingle and cre-

ate more than 38 miles of downtown

shoreline for recreation, boating, kay-

aking and fishing.

stroll the Cultural district for world-

class symphony, opera, ballet, theatre

and art. indulge in a primanti sand-

wich and iron City beer at a steelers, pirates or penguins game.

or venture across the river (or just up the street) to vibrant neigh-

borhoods that are redefining the city’s boundaries – the north

shore, south side, strip district, bloomfield and lawrenceville,

to name but a few.

Retail therapy is at its best in downtown pittsburgh. “down-

town is the finest ‘mall’ in pittsburgh,” notes tom michael with a

smile. where else can you see exclusive clothiers like larrimor’s,

brooks brothers, macy’s, Carl w. herrmann furs and sak’s fifth

avenue, alongside great landmark restaurants like the Capital

grille and the Carlton? or pamper yourself at the sognatore

salon and spa in the pennsylvanian, the stylish and historic

landmark just a few blocks away? only downtown.

Then walk down to Market Square. it is quickly becoming the

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crossroads for all things that pitts-

burghers love in work and life: new

residential options at market Square

Place; an active corporate presence

with ppg, pnC, highmark and Reed

smith; a colorful farmer’s market

in the midst of cool cafes and res-

taurants and a Paris in Pittsburgh vibe that’s bringing indoor

dining…outdoors.

so whether you’re living, working, shopping or strolling down-

town, take time to celebrate pittsburgh. Champion the diversity of

our city’s people and communities. “we often don’t realize what

a jewel we have here, but others do,” noted tom grealish, past

Chairman of pdp and president of henderson brothers, a

downtown insurance firm. “i only have to mention that i’m from

pittsburgh. then i just sit back, smile and listen to others – from

san francisco to new york – tell me how great our city is. it’s a

privilege and pleasure to live in this region and work downtown!

i wouldn’t have it any other way.”

for more information, visit Pittsburgh downtown Partnership

(www.downtownpittsburgh.com)