EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 24 MIN
Pittsburgh’s Big Idea To Fix Downtown. Plus, Do Local Sports Really Matter?
from Your City Could Be Better · host City Cast
A lot of cities are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown, and Pittsburgh is no exception. With the NFL Draft coming up in April, the city is getting creative with downtown revitalization efforts. To solve the problem of vacant properties and empty storefronts, Pittsburgh is trying out a new rent abatement program. So, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris about why their downtown emptied out, whether this program will bring new businesses downtown for the long-term, and other revitalization plans that are in the works. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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A lot of cities are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown, and Pittsburgh is no exception. With the NFL Draft coming up in April, the city is getting creative with downtown revitalization efforts. To solve the problem of vacant properties and empty storefronts, Pittsburgh is trying out a new rent abatement program. So, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris about why their downtown emptied out, whether this program will bring new businesses downtown for the long-term, and other revitalization plans that are in the works. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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