Back when I wrote Rise of the Creative Class, I called Pittsburgh my “base case,” arguing that of all the older rustbelt regions buffeted by deindustrialization, it was best positioned to make the transition to the knowledge economy. I noted that in addition to its remarkable university capabilities, it was blessed with three gorgeous rivers, fantastic urban neighborhoods, a superb network of parks, a stock of older industrial buildings and warehouses, and some of the best cycling terrain I had ever been on — a combination of technology and quality of place that could provide it with a powerful competitive edge.

Uber Has Built a Driverless Car Facility in Pittsburgh
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