Traffic Jam Hosting the G-20 Summit in 2009 meant closing downtown Pittsburgh. ‘Locals questioned why we would suspend commerce,’ said VisitPittsburgh’s Craig Davis, ‘and we were able to say, “Because it makes so much sense.”’
‘It’s not that [other cities] are doing more, but it’s the sheer volume of competitors. We have to fight for these meetings! Most mayors and city council members get it, but to see it in action is a real eye-opening experience.’