Some people just like to be in the middle of it all. If you’re one of them, you know it. It’s not enough to simply monitor the pulse of the city. You need to be a part of the heartbeat. When downtown is your neighborhood, the world is at your feet. Piatt Place is ideally situated on Fifth Avenue in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. Department stores, boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and nightlife surround you. Broadway theater productions, a world-class symphony, galleries and museums are a few blocks away in a cultural district that is unprecedented for a city of such manageable scope. PNC Park, Heinz Field and Mellon Arena are within eyeshot of your terrace. And access to Pittsburgh International airport is a mere 15-minute drive via shuttle, taxi, limousine or car.
Downtown living is the rediscovery of a healthy lifestyle that is still enjoyed by many Europeans, but has gradually faded from our culture: a self-sustaining neighborhood where people gather in a plaza for a cup of coffee and conversation with friends. A nearby market that offers freshly-baked bread, produce and other daily needs. And walking; the healthiest mode of transportation, and one that has been supplanted by driving to access virtually anything outside of the house in the typical suburban neighborhood. Though the notion has become a cliché, the truth remains; you only live once. Life at Piatt Place is a life lived to the fullest.
They once called it “Hell with the lid off.” Now they flock from miles around just to admire downtown Pittsburgh from the overlooks along the Mount. So extraordinary was the transformation that resulted from Renaissance I and Renaissance II that this once grim, smoky city emerged to become one of “America’s most livable cities.” The nighttime view of downtown Pittsburgh from Mount Washington was recently rated second of “The 10 Most Beautiful Places in America” in USA WEEKEND’s 2003 Annual Travel Report.
Pittsburgh has evolved into a hub for corporate headquarters, entrepreneurs, high-technology research and development centers and internationally-acclaimed medical centers and universities. The cultural offerings are unprecedented for a city of its size, and include a world–class symphony, live theater, and museums of art, science, and history. All three of Pittsburgh’s professional sports franchises have won national championships, solidifying Pittsburgh’s legacy as the “City of Champions.”
Once again, Pittsburgh is on the cusp of a major revitalization. Commencing with the development of Piatt Place, Downtown Pittsburgh will realize an infusion of extraordinary residences, Class-A+ office space, retail, dining, recreation and entertainment centers. Numerous developments are in the planning stage, and groundbreakings will continue over the next several years.
A bold, visionary spirit will illuminate our path as we enter this rebirth, and the resilience of Pittsburgh’s character will ensure its continued success. At Piatt Place, the renaissance begins.