Pittsburgh soon to announce initiative to revitalize Downtown

Downtown is both cleaner and safer than it was a year ago, but with its office towers half empty and many storefronts vacant, it still lacks the vibrancy of its former self. Now, the corporate community and city and county governments are set to announce a new initiative to bring the energy back. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.

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Maybe start by creating jobs for the people.

[@highlymedicated2438]

I live in Birmingham Alabama. You think its bad in Pitts think how bad its HERE!

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How will a More expensive government help?

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Are they getting rid of Democrat leadership?

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Convert those offices to apartments, housing is needed more than offices

[@nickm7447]

now there's an idea...maybe living downtown won't be 2k for a 2br 1ba apartment now

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Keyword "upscale" which basically means high rent

[@thedirtybubble9613]

What you are saying is completely the opposite of revitalization. When areas gentrify they usually become more expensive.

[@nickm7447]

@@thedirtybubble9613 i dont think you know what gentrification means, downtown has been "gentrified" for quite a while

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@nickm7447 Buddy I'm originally from Miami, FL I know all about gentrification and it's phases.