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Rate This City: Day 13 - Pittsburgh
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For me, to keep cities in context, you have to view them in comparison to cities that have similar sized metro populations and/or economies. Pittsburgh, and other cities like it, are not going to look favorably if the comp is to New York, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, or Philadelphia. We agree on that...
Pittsburgh's peer cities in terms of size are:
Austin, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Newark, Oakland, Orlando, Portland, Riverside, Sacramento, St Louis, San Antonio, San Jose, Tampa...
I've been to 9 of those cities in that range so I have a pretty strong base of comparison. Pittsburgh has the essence of a city that used to be much larger than it is at present, because it was. It has a developed interior and a robust public transit system. Again these things aren't that impressive if we're comparing to cities way larger, but if you're looking at the cities in its weight class, it's top of its tier...
It packs quite a cultural punch, with slang and food and style that are unique to Pittsburgh but recognized beyond Pittsburgh as well. There is definitely more hustle and bustle downtown than in most peer cities, you mentioned some of it. It's education infrastructure is elite for the size of this city, too...
Pittsburgh shyts on Vegas, Vegas is so fukking overrated. It's in a desert, fukking hot, everything looks the same. Pittsburgh is more visually stimulating and the novelty of casinos and nightlife are thin to me. I have coworkers who go to the casinos in Oklahoma every weekend (I'm currently in Fort Worth), casinos aren't "everywhere" but Vegas is far from the only place that has them, its just that it's the entire industry there. Clubs, street shows, there are better looking cities that have this entertainment and it doesn't look as cheap...
I'd take Pittsburgh over Las Vegas 11 times outta 10, the only advantage to living in Vegas would be I'm closer to fam in California. That's it and that's all...
I think you're hard on Pittsburgh but you also did say you haven't been many places so I get it, your frame of reference is looking at these much bigger cities when you're comparing Pittsburgh
True that. Public transportation was great and food was good tho not sure how much diversity there is compared to bigger cities. I did like the tons of history the city has. Seemed like the crime is low as well. Far as those peer cities go, I plan on going to every baseball stadium so def want to go to ones on that list that have teams. Based on what I've read in the past, I think Pittsburgh would be better than places like Cleveland and St Louis and prolly even Oakland cuz of how bad things are out there. Austin, Cincinnati, Nashville, and San Antonio seem like the most appealing of ones I've never been to. Think that Pittsburgh has potential to grow to 6, maybe even a 7 but I'll have to get more of an experience.
For me, to keep cities in context, you have to view them in comparison to cities that have similar sized metro populations and/or economies. Pittsburgh, and other cities like it, are not going to look favorably if the comp is to New York, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, or Philadelphia. We agree on that...
Pittsburgh's peer cities in terms of size are:
Austin, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Newark, Oakland, Orlando, Portland, Riverside, Sacramento, St Louis, San Antonio, San Jose, Tampa...
I've been to 9 of those cities in that range so I have a pretty strong base of comparison. Pittsburgh has the essence of a city that used to be much larger than it is at present, because it was. It has a developed interior and a robust public transit system. Again these things aren't that impressive if we're comparing to cities way larger, but if you're looking at the cities in its weight class, it's top of its tier...
It packs quite a cultural punch, with slang and food and style that are unique to Pittsburgh but recognized beyond Pittsburgh as well. There is definitely more hustle and bustle downtown than in most peer cities, you mentioned some of it. It's education infrastructure is elite for the size of this city, too...
Pittsburgh shyts on Vegas, Vegas is so fukking overrated. It's in a desert, fukking hot, everything looks the same. Pittsburgh is more visually stimulating and the novelty of casinos and nightlife are thin to me. I have coworkers who go to the casinos in Oklahoma every weekend (I'm currently in Fort Worth), casinos aren't "everywhere" but Vegas is far from the only place that has them, its just that it's the entire industry there. Clubs, street shows, there are better looking cities that have this entertainment and it doesn't look as cheap...
I'd take Pittsburgh over Las Vegas 11 times outta 10, the only advantage to living in Vegas would be I'm closer to fam in California. That's it and that's all...
I think you're hard on Pittsburgh but you also did say you haven't been many places so I get it, your frame of reference is looking at these much bigger cities when you're comparing Pittsburgh
Breh your infatuation with cities is one of the most interesting & admirable things on this site, You are probably more knowledgeable on this topic than most city planners.For me, to keep cities in context, you have to view them in comparison to cities that have similar sized metro populations and/or economies. Pittsburgh, and other cities like it, are not going to look favorably if the comp is to New York, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, or Philadelphia. We agree on that...
Pittsburgh's peer cities in terms of size are:
Austin, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Newark, Oakland, Orlando, Portland, Riverside, Sacramento, St Louis, San Antonio, San Jose, Tampa...
I've been to 9 of those cities in that range so I have a pretty strong base of comparison. Pittsburgh has the essence of a city that used to be much larger than it is at present, because it was. It has a developed interior and a robust public transit system. Again these things aren't that impressive if we're comparing to cities way larger, but if you're looking at the cities in its weight class, it's top of its tier...
It packs quite a cultural punch, with slang and food and style that are unique to Pittsburgh but recognized beyond Pittsburgh as well. There is definitely more hustle and bustle downtown than in most peer cities, you mentioned some of it. It's education infrastructure is elite for the size of this city, too...
Pittsburgh shyts on Vegas, Vegas is so fukking overrated. It's in a desert, fukking hot, everything looks the same. Pittsburgh is more visually stimulating and the novelty of casinos and nightlife are thin to me. I have coworkers who go to the casinos in Oklahoma every weekend (I'm currently in Fort Worth), casinos aren't "everywhere" but Vegas is far from the only place that has them, its just that it's the entire industry there. Clubs, street shows, there are better looking cities that have this entertainment and it doesn't look as cheap...
I'd take Pittsburgh over Las Vegas 11 times outta 10, the only advantage to living in Vegas would be I'm closer to fam in California. That's it and that's all...
I think you're hard on Pittsburgh but you also did say you haven't been many places so I get it, your frame of reference is looking at these much bigger cities when you're comparing Pittsburgh
Saying that, you got some wacky ass takes on which you find dope and not
It’s a mini family road trip. So just interested in museums, art galleries, restaurants, shops, etc. want to also check out a ball game if possible.
I preferred the bigger cities…Boston, Philly, Washington, NYC, but I’ve been to all of em before, plus don’t want to drive that long.
Seems like it’s worth the trip. Then I don’t have to to back ever again..,sorta like Buffalo
Thats whats up, in that case yeah its good to show the fam different places then the typical..
I remember my pops taking me n my siblings to off the grid/low key spots....
Pburgh is a simple and easy city to get around too plus you wont break the bank like the other destinations esp during this time peak tourist season ....Check out the colleges it might spark your kids interest frfr