mdk
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You must be in Pittsburgh.The demise of Detroit is due to a myriad of problems and their is more then enough blame to go around. I mainly blame the city's linear economy for their present woes. Don't put all your eggs in one economic basket is the real lesson here. It was a lesson my city learned dearly when the steel industry collapsed but we diversified and have persevered as a result.
Pittsburg is the anti-Detroit. Instead of blaming the rich and demonizing people they attracted new industries and played on their strengths. While Coleman Young was fathering the city mayors in Pittsburgh were trying to solve problems.
Indeed I am. It has been decades in the making and it seems we have finally turned the corner. We are one of the few Rust Belt success stories. Instead of blaming the rich, the unions, or any party, the citizens and it's leaders sat down devised a plan to make us stronger and more diverse economically. We still have some serious issues to tackle but overall we are headed in the right direction.
Development is booming so much here that it is being called the Second Pittsburgh Renaissance. My friends from high school/college that moved away are clamoring to return home. It is a very exciting time to be here.
If any of you folks are ever in the area shoot me a PM and I'll give you the scoop on the best museums, bars, restaurants, and attractions in the city. Cheers!
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