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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 12 MIN

What's Next for Downtown After the Draft?

from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast

Local leaders hustled to fix sidewalks, fill storefronts, and revamp public spaces ahead of the NFL Draft. But what's in store for the Golden Triangle now that the party's over? How much will Pittsburghers continue to benefit from the big push to make everything pretty before company came to town? Host Megan met up with Jeremy Waldrup, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, to talk about what's next for the neighborhood — including a roller skating rink in Market Square! — and why he'd like to regularly host the draft rather than court a Super Bowl.  Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, April 27th episode: City Theatre Pittsburgh Opera PGH Cultural Trust Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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