Pittsburgh's Strip District experienced low turnout during the NFL Draft weekend, despite expectations of a busy weekend. The NFL draft brought 320,000 attendees on its first day, but business owners in the Strip District have reported unexpectedly low foot traffic. Businesses set up on the sidewalks and expected a busy three or four days. Despite efforts to increase staffing and increase product prices, businesses have reported disappointing foot traffic and limited parking options in the area. The owner of Penn Mach, Greg Tenaglia, expressed disappointment at the low turnout. Juliette Murtecko of the strip district expressed concern about the potential impact of the draft on businesses.