Thread: Reasons for Investing in Pittsburgh, Pennysalvania

PITTSBURGH--Most Livable
Ranked #1 Most Livable City in America by Places Rated Almanac. The 379 metropolitan areas surveyed were evaluated in nine categories: housing affordability (cost of living), transportation, jobs, education, climate, crime, health care, recreation and ambiance (museums, performing arts, restaurants and historical districts).

PITTSBURGH--One of the SMARTEST PLACES TO LIVE IN AMERICAby Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine.
Based largely on its affordability, cultural and leisure activities, education options and quality housing, Pittsburgh is the ninth smartest place to set down roots. The magazine studied data that also included the quality of health care, crime rates, weather and commute times in an effort to determine the 50 most fiscally sensible cities in America in which to live. The magazine had positive comments about Pittsburgh: "Currently undergoing a renaissance, this hidden gem has distinctive neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, glittering skyscrapers, upscale shops and a diversified economy."

PITTSBURGH--TOP 3 CITIES NAMED
"City Of The Future in North America" by Foreign Direct Land Investment magazine, an affiliate of the Financial Times, London. The rankings are based on a variety of criteria, and Pittsburgh topped the list of large cities in cost effectiveness, which included business space rental and purchase prices, salaries and energy costs.

PITTSBURGH--TOP 10 World's Cleanest Cities
by Forbes magazine. The magazine recognized the city's transformation stating, "though formerly a steel capital of the U.S., it has turned around and is now into health care, education, robotics, technology and financial services."

PITTSBURGH--100 TOP PLACES TO LIVE

by Relocate-America. The list ranks cities using a combination of feedback from people who live and work in the communities and statistics like education, employment, economy, crime, parks, recreation, and housing.

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