"2012-07-07T00:00:00"^^ . . . "1"^^ . . "1"^^ . "Ooooh! I read several reviews, enough to know this place must have problems keeping businesses and some don't like the carnival-like atmosphere.\n\nThought I should put in my 2 cents here, I'm new to Pittsburgh from Nashua, NH -- all of 2 months and I have to say that today, after landing in the SouthSide Works complex, I was ecstatic! I had found Nirvana! Please understand from my point of view. Been here 2 months as I said and live and work far away from any hub-bub or any simulation of activity (live in Penn Hills which I find pleasant enough) and work in Vandergrift. So surely you can understand my absolute delight by the whole South Side Flats neighborhood -- a mixture of new and old, activity galore, actual, real stores other than dollar stores and auto parts stores where I could purchase a trendy outfit for the nightclub or rough and tumble apparel for hiking or one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, or gadgets for the kitchen that are quite fun and spontaneous. All this AND I can walk nearby to the local Goodwill store to see if I can find a treasure there, too. \n\nSo, yes, yes, yes, count me in as a fan of SouthSide Works and its total concept that other downtowns are trying to accomplish -- a mixture of living/working/playing all at one's fingertips (or rather footsteps). I'm in love, I say. I can't take much more of the rural fare east of downtown Pittsburgh offers. Give me SouthSide Works and more of it! I think I'm gonna consider moving here and deal with an hour commute. That's how much I love it.\n\nSomething else that was noteworthy? The entire area was clean and unlittered! Thought that was worth pointing out.\n\nThe 4 stars instead of 5 stars is only because there are some empty storefronts."^^ . "1"^^ . "4"^^ .