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Introduction to Pittsburgh, USA

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Pittsburgh International Airport has about 600 direct flights every day Travel to 125 cities around the world. The Port of Pittsburgh is the largest inland waterway port in the United States. Starting from this port, its inland waterway routes are 9,000 miles long, reaching 24 states. Southern Pennsylvania is home to more than 200 air and ground transportation companies. The Foreign Trade Zone, which helps special import and export businesses save costs, is located at Pittsburgh International Airport, a major river transport terminal and industrial parks throughout the region. In addition, three major highways are planned or already under construction. It is built to connect resources, residents, goods and services to suppliers and consumers that benefit the region.

A world-class airport

Pittsburgh International Airport is located in the heart of southwestern Pennsylvania's busy transportation hub. In less than 10 years, the airport has become a major destination for cargo and passenger traffic as East Coast stations routinely experience delays and problems. Pittsburgh International Airport is the third largest airport in the United States, hosting 18 carriers, including American Airlines, and serving 20.7 million passengers annually. At the same time, Pittsburgh's air service capabilities are enhanced because of several regional airports located in southwestern Pennsylvania.

A Place to Live and Work

New business parks, industrial areas, convenient highways and infrastructure make business in the 10 Pittsburgh area counties more accessible and attractive than in the past. Over the past four years, states and districts have cut business taxes by $5 billion to create a better economic environment. The personal income tax is also only a low level of 2.6%. Within the 10-county area, the expanding duty-free zone in the basic industry area and new industries are mainly concentrated in 40 sites in 10 counties, covering an area of ??5,000 acres. The area is also home to the best new and old industries. A well-established and mature service industry supports the development of all types of businesses in terms of legal, marketing, financial and other services. At the same time, the region is benefiting from Pennsylvania's leadership in eliminating restrictions on energy.

Pittsburgh is also injecting new vitality into the construction of its commercial center. This becomes the new home for our professional sports teams. A conference center was expanded and the cultural area was enlarged. Featuring riverfront parks and trails. Shopping and entertainment complex. Steel City has a new look and has become a center of work, life and entertainment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, the state's most rapidly growing communities and high-quality school districts, including top-notch technical high schools, are located within 30 minutes of the city center.

Enterprising Spirit

As the cradle of innovation in steel and glass manufacturing in the past, the Pittsburgh region is now the undisputed leader in technology. As one of the nation's most thriving technology and research centers, the region has many competitive advantages, including major university research and development investment, human resource strength, access to venture capital, world-class education and training, and record-breaking corporate enterprise Quantitatively, it is the best center in information technology, robotics, biomedicine, active university technology commercialization, and has also strengthened its strength in special steel and other advanced manufacturing. In a short period of time, southwestern Pennsylvania has evolved from a single energy industry to a diverse economy dominated by information technology, manufacturing, finance, health care, and education. Pittsburgh's business companies have the fifth-fastest growth rate in the United States.

Higher Education

32 colleges and universities drive economic development. Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University and the University of Pennsylvania enjoy international reputations, and their graduates have become leaders in their fields, such as technology, economics and medicine. Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pennsylvania have $400 million in annual research funding.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Carnegie Mellon University No. 1 in the nation for computer science doctoral education, fourth in the nation for computer engineering university education, and No. 1 in technology transfer revenue. ten. The school has spun out more than 70 companies, involving computer hardware and software development, robotics and telecommunications industries.

The University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and its affiliated institutions, such as the Center for the Advancement of Artificial Organ Development and Human Tissue Engineering, are world leaders in the research and application of biotechnology and biomedicine.

Our regional universities are also important in their fields. The Women's Enterprise Program at Mount Surrey University and the pre-law and pre-health professions programs at Washington and Jefferson University show how specialized education programs can create a well-trained workforce for the region.

Emerging Technologies

The Pittsburgh region is thriving in a number of technology areas, such as information technology, advanced materials and chemicals, biomedical technology and advanced manufacturing technology. These industries employ more than 100,000 people in the region, accounting for 10% of the total workforce and 20% of the registered headcount. Among them, computer integration and system design have developed rapidly, with more than 450 software companies employing a quarter of local technical workers. Due to the attractiveness and continuous development of this type of industry, the number of highly qualified Ph.D.s coming to work continues to increase, demonstrating the competitiveness of the Pittsburgh region and its ability to gather the funds and talents needed for projects that form industries.

Pittsburgh’s Digital Greenhouse is a testament to the region’s growth. This rare form of public-private partnership is catalyzing three major international companies, three major universities, Pittsburgh-area intelligence and groups to develop southwestern Pennsylvania into a world leader in developing next-generation, chip-based systems technology. The Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse will provide venture capital, financial incentives, training and university education programs to make Southwest Pennsylvania a hub for talent and home to companies working on systems on a chip. Digital Greenhouse will also help local new companies use the chip technology developed and designed by Digital Greenhouse.

Labor

Pittsburgh has a reputation as the "World's Factory." The work spirit that produced the world's steel industry at that time can still be seen in today's employees. We have a well-educated, high-quality workforce thanks to extensive education and training opportunities provided by 100 universities and professional schools. The production levels of our employees exceed the national average in 19 industries. At the same time, the region's many well-trained labor forces are highly competitive. In addition, specialized job training grants, employment opportunity tax credits and other programs provide additional incentives for companies and employees.

Life characteristics

There is a difference between quality of life and life characteristics. We have both. We have high-quality schools and universities, very low crime rates and world-renowned health care institutions, as well as low housing costs and an abundance of recreational and lifestyle amenities. In addition, there are other important factors that make Pittsburgh unique. We have more than 20 public libraries, 112 18-hole golf courses (more fields per capita than anywhere else in the world); the most exciting powerboats in the U.S. interior and 1,200 annual festivals, public events, parties, openings and Cultural and entertainment activities. In addition, the city has 90 close-knit, ethnically diverse neighborhoods where all traditions are commemorated and respected. At the same time, the area also has interesting towns and the beautiful rolling mountains of the Agni Valley.

Whether you're looking for a modern suburban home, a restored farmhouse, a turn-of-the-century Victorian industrial building or a golf community building, Pittsburgh has it all, and it's just like any other city. Compared to that, its price will surprise you. Specifically, a new three-bedroom home in Dallas costs about $183,000, in Cleveland it's $201,000, in Chicago it's $397,699, and in Pittsburgh it's just $148,000.

Pittsburgh Area

They say timing is everything. This is true in business, in personal life, and in community life.

So, Pittsburgh is the place to be, start now.

Change. As you have learned, the Pittsburgh area has changed dramatically. Not just the physical landscape, new buildings and new venues, there are changes happening economically, culturally and even psychologically. Pittsburgh's new enterprising spirit, new tremendous energy and opportunity are unique.

Opportunity. Pittsburgh is known for its intelligence and skill because it possesses the strength and acumen of business. Its traditions are carried forward today. It is home to skilled employees, visionary entrepreneurs, and students graduating from the best universities and schools. And a city center rich in culture and vitality that concerns everyone.

Development momentum. The region is building momentum. From lakefront development to next-generation chip technology; from new corporate headquarters to expanded cultural and historical areas; from entertainment networks to venture capital investment, they are growing rapidly. Everywhere you can see the physical and cultural landscape given new changes.

Life features. Pittsburgh is home to and nourished by a rich life and lifestyle. Old and new coexist. A universal feeling of being at home and family. Unique museums, art galleries, restaurants, 3 professional sports teams, ethnic neighbors and urban living at its finest. Woods, lakes and mountains abound. So whether you're a college graduate looking for your first job, a software designer looking for a suitable fit, or a seasoned professional looking for something ideal for family fun, manufacturers looking for skilled Whether employees or companies are looking for a new location, Pittsburgh is the place to be, and now it is.

Fortune 500 Companies

Southwestern Pennsylvania has one of the highest concentrations of Fortune 500 headquarters, including USX Corporation, Alcoa Corporation, H.J. Heinz Company, PPG Industries, PNC Bank, Mellon Bank and Agnitary Lending Company. Not only that, but there are also companies in the region such as Makeni, Max Technologies and Freemarket, all of which are engaged in the construction of information infrastructure that will promote the new century. In addition to being an ideal center for technology and manufacturing companies, the Pittsburgh area is home to many large foreign-owned companies. German pharmaceutical companies and Bay Page set up their North American headquarters and manufacturing campuses here. Japanese consumer products giant Sony Corp. employs 3,000 people at its Sony Technology Center in Pittsburgh.

Like their American counterparts, these companies want to be closer to centers of innovation

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United States Pittsburgh, the Steel City

Pittsburgh, known as the "Steel City", is located in the northeastern United States. It is the second largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia. Pittsburgh is surrounded by mountains and rivers, where the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River meet and flow into the Ohio River, forming a peninsula-like golden triangle. This is the core and most spectacular place of the city. If you take the cable car from the south of the Monongahela River up to Mount Washington, you can have a panoramic view of the Golden Triangle from the top of the mountain. You see, steel bridges connect the Golden Triangle to the surrounding urban areas. Among the numerous buildings, stands the city's symbol - the 64-story, 256-meter-tall U.S. Steel Corporation Building. The building is entirely made of steel, with auburn steel plates embedded on the surface, shining in the sun. Coupled with the high-rise buildings of other companies, including the first skyscraper made of iron and aluminum alloy in the United States, Pittsburgh became a city shining with steel everywhere.

The history of Steel City also begins with the Golden Triangle. Initially, this was a sparsely populated wilderness. In 1753, when Washington was serving in the British army, he passed by here and admired it "its geographical location is extremely suitable for building a fort, because it can completely control the two rivers." Unexpectedly, the French also had the same view. They arrived first and built a bunker at the headland of the Golden Triangle. In 1758, the British recaptured this important place from the French, making it a fortress for the British march into North America and named it "Pittsburgh" after cabinet minister William Pitt (1708-1778). Today, only one heavy, fortress-like old house remains, which is protected as a historic site. In the first half of the 19th century, people discovered large and high-quality coal fields and iron ore in the area, and the steel industry rose accordingly. The rapid development of water transportation and railways ensured the transportation of steel and raw materials. Industrial giants established large enterprises here. Carnegie (1835-1919), an industrial giant born in Scotland, has been operating here for decades. Steel production has skyrocketed, and he has created an integrated group that owns steel plants, coal fields, iron mines, railways and the Neihu Steamship Company. It is known as "Steel King". In 1901, the Carnegie Steel Company and the Federal Steel Company merged to form the United States Steel Company. This company has always been the world's largest steel company until it was surpassed by New Japan Steel in the 1970s. Around the steel industry, Pittsburgh has also developed aluminum smelting, glass, military industry, machinery, aviation equipment and electrical industries.

The steel industry has brought prosperity to Pittsburgh, but it has also brought serious environmental problems. The entire city was submerged in the smoke from the steel mills, and street lights were turned on even during the day, making it a "city of black smoke." Air pollution, turbid rivers, and the ecological environment have been greatly damaged. Even the mayor has described his city as "the dirtiest cinder heap in America." After World War II, the city government carried out large-scale urban transformation focusing on smoke control, sewage treatment and old urban renewal. Since the 1960s, aging steel mills have lost competition and have closed down one after another. A large number of workers have lost their jobs, and the city has collapsed. The harsh reality forced Pittsburgh to transform from a heavy industry dominated by steel to a diversified economic structure. After decades of hard work, the city has successfully completed its economic transformation, moving from the trough to new prosperity.

High technology plays an important role in Pittsburgh's new economic structure. The city has a certain technological foundation in its history. In 1886, electrical inventor Westinghouse (1846-1914) founded the Westinghouse Electric Company (also translated as Westinghouse Electric Company) here. As early as 1920, Pittsburgh established the world's first radio station, allowing listeners to experience the endless benefits of this modern communication medium for the first time. In 1957, the first nuclear power plant in the United States was built on the outskirts of the city. Today, Pittsburgh has a concentration of 150 scientific and technological research institutions, employing 15,000 scientists, engineers and technicians, developing various high-tech products from nuclear reactors, computer software and hardware to robots, etc., making economic development full of vitality. This place is also one of the major medical centers in the United States, equipped with various advanced medical equipment.

After remediation, Pittsburgh has restored its beautiful scenery, with green trees and grass everywhere. The city's air cleanliness and river water quality have reached government standards. 7 of the 100 largest companies in the United States are located here. Japan and Western European countries are also optimistic about this city and have come to set up factories or offices. The urban area changed its old look, with the opening of the subway and a series of new buildings. Let’s just say Civic Hall! It is a multi-purpose building that can accommodate more than 10,000 people for meetings, theater or sports matches. The strange thing is that when it rains, it is an indoor dome building, and when it is sunny, it is an open-air venue. All these changes were completed within two and a half minutes, as if by magic. The subtlety lies in the fact that the dome roof is movable and consists of 8 stainless steel blades.

As soon as the electric button is pressed, six of the petals will slide along the guide rail and overlap on the two fixed leaves, turning it into an open-air venue to receive sunlight and return to its original state immediately when it rains.

The strong economic strength of the steel city has promoted Pittsburgh's cultural and educational undertakings. There are 9 colleges and universities in the city. The University of Pittsburgh, located in the east part of the city, was founded in 1787 and has grown to more than 30,000 students. There is a towering building on campus that looks like a church, which is very eye-catching. It is 42 stories high and is the tallest teaching building in the world. Carnegie Mellon University focuses on science and technology teaching and research, with more than 7,000 students. This university was founded in 1900 with donations from steel magnate Carnegie and financial aluminum giant Mellon. It is not uncommon for wealthy people to donate to charity in the United States, but it is even more prominent in Pittsburgh. Carnegie said that talented and courageous people should get rich, but if they do not use most of their wealth for public welfare during their lifetime, they will die in disgrace. In his later years, he donated and built 3,000 libraries in the United States, Britain and other English-speaking countries. He was particularly generous to Pittsburgh, where he made his fortune, and donated to build the Carnegie Library (currently holding 4 million volumes), the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Frick, another steel tycoon, also donated to the Frick Museum of Art. These cultural facilities have made important contributions to enriching the cultural life of Pittsburgh citizens and improving people's cultural quality.

(Excerpted from "Geographical Knowledge")

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