“I am a Pittsburgh native born and raised with Pittsburgh steel town in my blood. As someone who now unfortunately lives out of state, I always look forward to coming back to visit especially the Strip district which is one of my favorite spots. The old charm, small shops, and friendly family businesses are what make it so special. To see there’s a possibility of driving up costs and driving out these smaller businesses not only breaks my heart but makes me feel like the city is de-valuing something that makes Pittsburgh so unique to be replaced by generic probably overpriced housing plans. I stand with the citizens of Pittsburgh when I say preserve the Strip! Preserve the culture and community that we are proud of. our Pittsburgh Pride.”
