Pittsburgh's Green Convention Center To Be Site Of G20 Economic Summit

The White House this week announced Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center will be the site for the world G20 economic summit in September.

 

In announcing the selection of Pittsburgh, the White House pointed to the city's "commitment to employing new and green technology to further economic recovery and development." Officials noted that the David L. Lawrence Convention Center holds LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, and is the largest convention center in the world to earn that distinction.

 

"Pittsburgh has a lot of which it can be very proud and the G20 Summit offers a great opportunity to showcase how Pittsburgh has reinvented itself while creating new opportunities for its residents," Gov. Rendell said. "I'm honored that a Pennsylvania city has been selected to host this important meeting of the world's economic superpowers. Any doubts that Pittsburgh is a world class city with a bright future should be erased by this choice."