Somewhat surprisingly, given the fact that the city struggled through a recession after its steel industry began to falter, Pitt is now one of the nicest places to live in the Eastern U.S. Its parks and rivers provide eco-tourism options to people who want to experience the green side of this newly vibrant metropolis.

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