Groups started by young professionals in regions like Pittsburgh and St. Louis have been effective, he said. The Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project, known as PUMP, holds forums on topics like financial planning, downtown development or being a young entrepreneur, program manager Haliel Helfand said. The group also organized a sports league. Pittsburgh has been struggling with a trend that sees people attracted to the city because of its low cost of living, she said. Many tend to live there for about three years, save their money, and then move to a bigger city.
Quality of life is the biggest thing.
The mind-set was that there really is nothing to do. Sen Gupta expects the Milwaukee group to enjoy similar success. It is going to drive youth and enthusiasm into the culture of Milwaukee. All rights reserved. Produced by Journal Interactive .