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Tracy Hadden Loh and Michael Gaynor: American cities' downtowns are changing. Here's hope for Pittsburghs.

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By Tracy Hadden Loh, Michael J. Gaynor Verified
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Verified
As workers have shifted to hybrid or remote work, office buildings (and the tax bases they create) have emptied out. Cities are also experiencing the worst housing crisis of the postwar era, driven by affordability and supply challenges. Pittsburgh’s commercial core has seen a 60% decline in leasing activity since 2019. Only 47% of Pittsburgh residents own their homes, far below the national rate of 66%.
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Transforming Downtown Pittsburgh Into a Vibrant Neighborhood

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By Tracy Hadden Loh, Michael J. Gaynor Verified
| Times-Leader Verified
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated two major disruptions that are hurting Pittsburgh and many other cities across the United States. First, as workers shifted to hybrid or remote work, office buildings (and the tax bases they create) emptied out; in Pittsburgh’s commercial core, this has resulted in a 60% decline in leasing activity since 2019. Second, U.S. cities are now experiencing the worst housing crisis of the postwar era, driven by affordability and supply challenges.
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6 Things to Know About Rail to Help Your Community 

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By NLC Partnerships, Michael J. Gaynor Verified
| National League of Cities
Authored by Michael Gaynor, Assistant Vice President of Field Operations at GoRail Railroads play a crucial role in local economies, reduce environmental impacts of transportation and support the infrastructure that connects communities.
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