pittsburgh: It's one of the most progressive cities in the country when it comes to fighting global warming. It's always being voted the most liveable city in the country by various magazines. There are more different ethnic groups living in Pittsburgh than in New York. It has many of the important American universities. It has a very low cost of living. There's little crime in the populated sections. And on top of that, it's got more bridges than Venice. What's wrong with this city?|||It's PITTSburgh. Outside of the Steelers and the bad air in the city throughout most of the 1900's that is all anyone in America knows of this town. This ranking and lack of recognition is not necessarily a bad thing. Stop wearing your feelings on your sleeves, If the town is as great as you say keep it to yourself and enjoy the slice of heaven you have found. The more your run your mouth about how great it is the more people will come and everything you love will be gone.|||Just to answer your question - I think they pick the cities based on population and/or popularity. Out of the major cities in Pennsylvania, I am sure Philly was the obvious choice, though they are SO different and far apart. It is quite interesting to know that Pitts is one of the more progressive cities in fighting global warming...when the city used to be known for its industry...that was not environmental by any standards...maybe they are trying to clean up their act. My best friend lives there - I visited last year...I really enjoyed myself! It is a cool city - very...neighborhood-y. Those who just lean on calling it PITTsburgh have never been there, trust me. Though wasn't it one of your countrymen who dubbed it Sh*tsburgh whilst filming a movie there (*ahem* Sienna Miller). Don't worry - we don't think her vote counts either. My last part was assuming you were from the UK or Ireland since this question was posted on Y!A UK & Ireland.|||People are definitely unaware of what Pittsburgh truly is. There is no way that the woman above saw the whole city in one day. Geographically speaking Pittsburgh is larger than San Fransisco. 56 square miles as compared to 47. I can understand many reasons Pittsburgh wouldn't make the list. But it shouldn't be left off the list when places like Cincinnati are on it. Pittsburgh is the 21st largest metro are in the country with over 2 million people - the city isn't as big as it used to be but it's not small. The Steelers are a big deal here, there's no denying that. But they aren't what keeps the city going by any means. The largest industry here is healthcare with a huge sect of that being bio tech. Tourism is also a huge industry with over 10 million overnight visitors a year (that's comparable to Denver, CO) I do not have an answer for you but I thought I'd offer a little more support to offset the naysayers.|||I've been to Pittsburgh more times than I care to admit. My sister lives there. She loves it. If it weren't for the Steelers, the Penguins and the Pirates, the town would fold. Back in the day, it was a great steel town. It has gone downhill ever since the steel mills have left. I'm from Erie, originally, and I know what the town of Pittsburgh used to look like. Now, I hardly recognize the place.|||I have been to Pittsburghh several times as my daughter-in-law is from there. She is a vet and my son was an elephant trainer at the zoo. With that said, I found the city to be pretty boring. I saw all of it in one day. I did like the bridges and you are right about the cost of living, but I didn't see it as diverse or progressive at all. In San Francisco, now that is a city of diversity, but it is way too expensive to live there. I feel everyone loves there home city and The one thing I did notice is that people who are born in Pittsburg, stay there all there lives, so they must like it. You never see that here on the west coast.