The Downtown Blog
The official blog of Downtown Pittsburgh. Read up on what's new, what's happening, and what stories are being told in the neighborhood.
The Downtown Blog
The official blog of Downtown Pittsburgh. Read up on what's new, what's happening, and what stories are being told in the neighborhood.
Perspectives: January 2026
A message from our President & CEO
Annual Satisfaction Survey Shows New Phase of Downtown Stability
Through rain or shine, snow and ice, the PDP is continuing to raise the bar with a commitment to clean, safe, and welcoming streets in 2026 and beyond.
Read the full message
Strategy in Action
Working towards our Strategic Vision is a year-round effort. Here are some of the highlights from this past month.
Core
2025 Downtown Satisfaction Survey: The Results Are In
The annual Downtown Pittsburgh Satisfaction Survey is designed to capture public perceptions of Downtown Pittsburgh and assess the effectiveness of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s (PDP) efforts. Respondents were asked to evaluate cleanliness, safety, services, programs, and communications, as well as Downtown’s future trajectory.
Activation
Picklesburgh: a ‘Delish’ Destination
Delish tapped Picklesburgh for their roundup of ‘Best Food Festivals to Attend in 2026’! Read the article here!
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Sidewalk Repairs Underway Around Downtown
15 individual projects have been completed so far at 7 properties with generous support from the Vibrancy Fund.
Another 7 projects are scheduled to be completed before the NFL Draft in April, with additional properties in the pipeline.
Transformation
You’re invited: State of Downtown Pittsburgh Q1 Virtual Session
Join us for the first State of Downtown Pittsburgh virtual event of 2026! This session will feature discussion and insights on projects and investments that are shaping Downtown, as the city prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft. The presentation will be followed by Q&A.
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