Vibrant.  Eclectic.  Historic.  Located across the Monongahela River from downtown and Oakland, Pittsburgh's South Side is comprised of the South Side Flats and Slopes.  Buzzing daily with activity from people perusing the commercial district along East Carson Street and the more residential side streets, the South Side is a neighborhood full of variety, featuring a wide spectrum of shops (from antiques to high end fashion and everything in between), restaurants, night clubs, and recreational activities.  Adding to the pre-existing selection of activities are the shops and entertainment venues located within the SouthSide Works development, the newest addition to the neighborhood.  The South Side also features various art galleries and other cultural opportunities as well, including The Silver Eye Center for Photography and the City Theatre. 

One of the most unique aspects of the South Side is the preservation and integration of its history into the activities of the present.  The numerous retail, eateries, and other forms of entertainment located along East Carson Street are housed in beautiful Victorian buildings, believed to be the largest collection of Victorian commercial buildings in the region.  This unique historic quality of the neighborhood has not gone unnoticed by others outside of the region.  East Carson Street was named a “Great American Main Street” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1996, becoming one of five areas selected from across the nation to receive this distinguished designation.  The lively business district has also been named both a National and City Historic District.  Many homes in the area also exemplify the historic tradition of the neighborhood.  See some historical residences at the annual Historic South Side Home Tour, or enjoy the steps of the South Side by taking part in Pittsburgh StepTrek, a non-competitive walk organized by the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association.

The South Side Local Development Company (SSLDC) is one of the organizations dedicated “to the historic preservation and economic development of Pittsburgh’s South Side.”  Formed in 1982, the SSLDC has a variety of programs including the Neighborhood Assistance Program, Real Estate Development, and Neighborhood Outreach.

Links

South Side Local Development Company

South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association

South Side Chamber of Commerce

Cool Space Award Winners

Schell Games (2007)

ThoughtForm at Rivertech Center (2007)

Cadnetics (2005)

CCI Center (2005)

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse/Sushi Bar (2005)

SouthSide Works (2005)

SPRINGBOARD Architecture (2005)

St. John's Convent (R3A & SSLDC) (2005)

East Carson Street at 17th

South Side Steps (S. 18th to Pius)

The City Theatre

East Carson Street at 14th

SouthSide Works