To many who have yet to recently visit Pittsburgh, an image of a dirty, smoky, lightless city still seems to come to the forefront of the unknowing visitor's imagination.  Today, nothing could be further from the truth.

True, up through the 1950's, the Pittsburgh region and "Big Steel" were synonymous.  Skies were often black at noon; soiled from the refuse of coke and steel production along the banks of the 'burgh's 3 mighty rivers.

Yet, in the 1950's and 60's, due to stringent new air pollution laws, along with an aggressive development campaign, the region began its first stage of its ongoing metamorphosis.  Known as Renaissance I, green space and shiny skyscrapers grew out of the ashes of rails yards and warehouses.

Ironically during the nationally noted decline of the influence of "Big Steel" to the region and the nation, more skyscrapers and cleaner air and water continued to bring forth during the 1980's.  In what was known as Renaissance II, most of what the modern Pittsburgh skyline is today was developed.

From the gothic like spires of PPG Place, to the shimmering silver of Oxford Center to the shining beacon atop Fifth Avenue Place, all reflecting in the waters of the Allegheny , Monogahela and Ohio rivers, the shear beauty of Pittsburgh's skyline rivals that of any city in America.

Further, during the 80's the Pittsburgh International Airport was opened. Hub to U S Airways, the airport was just voted the best airport facility in the United States and third best in the World.

As the region turns the page into the year 2000 and beyond, a third renaissance has begun to take hold.  Spurred and symbolized by numerous developments such as PNC Park for the Pirates, a Football only stadium for the Steelers and the vast expansion of the convention center, the region continues to successfully make the transition from an economy almost exclusively reliant upon steel fabrication to one of great economic diversity.

We at PRAEDIUM look forward to representing you in the purchase of a home here.  I think you will love living here as much as we do.