The Waterfront is a great addition to Pittsburgh shopping. There are many nice restaurants and shops and the Loew's theater is a gem. In peak hours it is difficult to park near the boutique stores. Some of the store choices are questionable but other establishments among the best in Pittsburgh. I particularly enjoy the Bar Louie, Barnes and Noble and many of the chain stores in the strip mall. The Giant Eagle location is the best in Pittsburgh.
All in all this is a nice Mall with many top notch establishments but others that are mediocre. For people that shop and frequent these establishments it is annoying to have events that block the traffic flow and impede parking. Groups of rude kids from time to time spoil the day. The traffic flow through the circles is slow as people wait and wait and wait for parking spots to open.