Pittsburgh Named One of the World’s Smartest Cities


Pittsburgh at dusk

Pittsburgh has been named one of the world’s smartest cities, as part of Newsweek’s 2019 Momentum Awards.

According to Newsweek, each city that made the list is “doing something bold and unique that is leading us into the land unknown.” 

Newsweek noted that Pittsburgh has “undergone a dramatic environmental and technological transformation over recent years,” mentioning the city’s efforts in sustainability as well as several successful smart city projects.