The Regional Industrial Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that has played an integral part in reshaping the southwestern Pennsylvania economy over the course of eight decades.

This book showcases the efforts of the RIDC to renew and improve Pittsburgh. From restoring old mills into industrial parks in Oakland to occupying underused acreage in the suburbs to create rent-controlled spaces; the organization and the people behind it represent the future of America's economy. Inside you'll learn more about:

The history and future of Pennsylvania's economy The shift from factories and mills to artificial intelligence and robots The process of revitalization and the people behind Pittsburgh's diverse mix of industries and jobs