2021 ANNUAL EDITION 2021 ANNUAL Pittsburgh Region. Next Is Now. Pittsburgh and the Pandemic Economy Accessibility PLACES & Mobility TO SEE & THINGS Relocating to TO DO Pittsburgh $6.95 PLUS Housing • Health Care • Education • Regional Profiles ALLEGHENY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT …COORDINATING SUCCESS COVID 19 has temporarily changed our lives. Physical Distancing is the new buzz word and masks are now a part of our everyday lives. But Allegheny County has risen to the challenge and tackled this pandemic head on. We have collaborated with our partners to develop safe and practical measures that residents and businesses have embraced. We have asked people to stay home and limit their exposure to family and friends. Restaurants have seen a substantial increase in take-out and have adapted to creative ways to extend their outdoor dining. Universities have asked students to partake in less socializing and more online interaction. Many of us have become home bodies and remote employees to slow the spread of the virus. But we’ve also enjoyed the county’s nine parks and trails at record levels and supported local food banks and non-profits who are helping feed our families. We have developed an even deeper respect for our teachers as many of us have become at-home teaching assistants. Our healthcare and frontline workers have become our everyday heroes for their dedication and sacrifices. Allegheny County partnered with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) to jointly fund the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Rent Relief Program. CARES was dedicated to helping residents who were experiencing job loss or loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis. Thousands of local residents received much needed assistance. Our commitment continues to have an impact on local businesses and residents. As we recover from this pandemic our economy will reopen, new jobs will be created and new residential, commercial and office space will bloom. The local universities and tech companies will continue to educate and innovate, our transportation system will expand and advance and our cultural and sporting events will once again entertain us. As we begin 2021, let us continue to support our neighbors and businesses. Allegheny County is committed to growing the economy and welcoming new residents and businesses. Hard work and collaboration are part of our history and will be vital for our future. ALLEGHENY COUNTY ALWAYS INSPIRING Rich Fitzgerald County Executive Lance Chimka, Director Economic Development One Chatham Center – 112 Washington Place – Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412.350.1000 – www.alleghenycounty.us/econdev REGION OF ICONIC EXPERIENCES. The people of Pittsburgh are making next happen. We’re iconic. We’re authentic. And we’re holding the door wide open for more to join us. 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Gordon WELCOME CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Keith Gillogly, Linda Simon, Sarah Tuthill, Jeff Burd, Dollar Bank, Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Rich Fitzgerald from Allegheny County, UPMC, Allegheny Our region, our country and the world continue to struggle with the most socially Health Network, UPMC Health Plan, Highmark, Jeff Kotula from Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Excela and economically disruptive event in recent memory. While we all look forward to Health System, Jeremy Waldrup from Pittsburgh Downtown putting the pandemic behind us, bold action, leadership and support are crucial to Partnership, Dr. Roger Davis from Community College of Beaver County, Joe Saeler from the Community Development carrying Greater Pittsburgh through such turbulent times. Corporation of Butler County, Bob Shark of the Fayette County Economic Development Council and Jason Rigone from the Our region is celebrated for its attractive riverfronts, green initiatives, world-class Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation. universities, a thriving Downtown with its eclectic arts scene and much, much more. ART DIRECTOR 321Blink While the pandemic has affected our progress and momentum, Pittsburgh stands PHOTOGRAPHER strong, establishing a brighter future for generations to come. Carson Publishing, Inc. Jan Pakler Western Pennsylvania reformed its economy around finance, information, ADVERTISING SALES engineering and healthcare. The good news is that the most recent census and Carson Publishing, Inc. updates show that the median age of our residents is declining. It shouldn’t be a 412-548-3823 surprise that the economy of our region has recovered at the same time, providing CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHY Clare Kaczmarek, Robert Fescemyer, Lee Markowitz, Daniel jobs that young people previously had to look elsewhere to find. Carpenter, James Sabulsky, Abby Warhola, Paul G. Wiegman, Renee Rosensteel, Denise Guthery, Laurel Highland Visitor’s Our city is also on the radar of those who look for places that are on the leading Bureau, Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, Allegheny edge of technology. Pittsburgh is cool! The past efforts of many political Conference on Community Development, UPMC, Allegheny administrations and civic leaders have paid off, as emerging technology companies Health Network, Excela Health, Visit Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Department of Development, Laurel Highlands Visitor and natural resource industries are creating demand for workers with the skills that Bureau, Highmark, Community College of Beaver County, Butler well-educated and trained younger people possess. County Chamber of Commerce, Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation and Much was done to make the lifestyle of our region more attractive. The cleanup the University of Pittsburgh. of our rivers and air quality - a result of dedicated individuals that improved our SPECIAL THANKS quality of life. Investment in our Cultural District created a destination in Downtown Philip Cynar, Cecelia Cagni, and Linda Topoleski from the Allegheny Conference On Community Development, Mark Thomas Pittsburgh, starting a wave of lifestyle amenities