The platform saves countless hours of search time and yields better results. Users fill out a brief intake form and get a custom personalized roadmap. Pioneer’s AI model uses the confidential responses to recommend priority resources based on a newcomer’s job status, housing needs, cultural and social interests, language, and more. Visitors browse 380+ trusted, locally vetted resources – government, community, employer, cultural and nonprofit. The platform aggregates these formerly disparate resources into one place, categorized by the most common newcomer needs. It’s all available in the 7 most common languages spoken in the region, including Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Swahili, Uzbek, and more, with more on the way.
“This is a one-of-a-kind asset that no other city on earth has,” said Pittsburgh Tomorrow founder Doug Heuck. “It’s a great way to connect people with all they need to make Pittsburgh home – a major step forward in our efforts to attract and welcome new Pittsburghers.”
Pittsburgh Tomorrow Pioneer was designed in partnership with Quome, a California tech company using the innovative new approach to web development known as vibe coding. “Growing up in Allegheny County, I saw firsthand the incredible history and resilience of Pittsburgh,” said Quome Founder & CEO Jim Schwoebel. “Pittsburgh Tomorrow Pioneer is the perfect example of how innovation can be used to build a stronger community, welcome newcomers, and secure the city’s place in the future. It’s a first.”
Pittsburgh Tomorrow Pionee r also features “Bridgit,” an AI-powered assistant and digital personal concierge to everything Pittsburgh has to offer. Bridgit is different than an open source chatbot; it’s a custom agent trained by the Pittsburgh Tomorrow team on our trusted resources. Developed in partnership with Pittsburgh-based tech company SkillBuilder.io , Bridgit leverages Carnegie Mellon University’s large language models to provide automatic support in over 89 languages .
After its official launch in early November, Pittsburgh Pioneer will continue to expand with new features tailored toward helping newcomers make the most of their new home.
Pittsburgh Tomorrow is a nonprofit founded in 2023 with the mission to reverse Pittsburgh’s decades-long population decline and revitalize the region. Through a comprehensive strategy that includes attracting outsiders, welcoming newcomers, and engaging current residents, Pittsburgh Tomorrow is catalyzing growth and transformative change for a brighter future in Pittsburgh. Learn more at pittsburghtomorrow.org.
SOURCE Pittsburgh Tomorrow
