Pittsburgh has been making a lot of “livability” lists lately.
(See the “Livable Pittsburgh sidebar below.)
Pittsburgh is a city of 90 neighborhoods with a vibrant culture.
Youve said that Pittsburgh is the perfect urban laboratory.
What is the Pittsburgh story and why should the rest of the country pay attention?
That new economy now lures global companies attracted to the citys educated and experienced worker base.
Pittsburgh is the perfect urban lab because it is small enough to try out just about any idea.
When the idea works, the city is big enough that it gets attention on an international stage.
How is Pittsburgh livable for people of all ages?
Whats your vision for Pittsburgh as a most livable city of the future?
What makes Pittsburgh especially livable or age-friendly for older adults and what needs to be improved?
You were elected last year on an ambitious platform about making Pittsburgh a more livable city.
Youve talked about the value of intergenerational programs and youve already enacted big changes in bike infrastructure.
What challenges, if any, have you encountered when implementing such livability work?
How did you address those challenges?
My administration is pursuing policies that support all residents, no matter their age.
My programLive Well Pittsburghpromotes healthy living options for everyone from toddlers to older adults.
Sometimes residents dont take to such changes easily.
But changes like these are essential to growing and developing a city.
In the end most people come on board.
How have community leaders, organizations, volunteers and public-private partnerships worked together to make Pittsburgh a better place?
Do you have any advice for other cities that are trying to foster similar collaborations?
Collaboration with community groups and non-profits is essential to building and maintaining the modern city.
Not all the answers to government issues are here in a mayors office.
Rebecca Delphia is associate state director, community outreach, for AARP Pennsylvania
Page published 2014
