Pittsburgh's downtown has struggled to regain its pre-pandemic vitality, with daily activity still 26% below 2019 levels. Officials like Kyle Chintalapalli recognize the shift, seeing an opportunity to transform the area into a multi-functional neighborhood rather than just an office-centric hub. The recent $600 million revamp announced by Gov. Shapiro is yet to see significant action, but it represents efforts to reimagine Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle amidst changing work habits and lifestyles influenced by the pandemic.
Daily Downtown activity - measured as the number of visits from residents, employees and visitors - remains 26% below its April 2019 peak as a benchmark month.
We're all clear-eyed that Downtown operates differently post-pandemic, and this new reality has catalyzed new ideas and investments.
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