SouthSide Works will be seeing some changes early this summer.
Golden Triangle Bike Rental, in its third year of operation along Downtown’s Eliza Furnace Trail, is opening a second location in the Works’ Town Square area; and women’s fashion boutique Via is opening in the former space of L.S. Altman men’s store, which closed in April.
“I’m in the business of selling the city and the trail system more than the business of renting bikes,” says Golden Triangle co-owner Tom Demagall. “From the SouthSide Works, it’s easy to do that.”
The rental spot, with quick access to the South Side Trail, will have about 20 brand-new bikes available, and is slated to open May 29.
Sharone Cohen, a partner in Via boutique, anticipates opening his 1,512 square-foot shop by June 1. Cohen, who emigrated from Israel a decade ago, previously operated Via in South Beach, Fla. for six years, and decided to relocate to Pittsburgh to be closer to family and friends. Cohen will feature American and European brands, and is planning a section that features local, young designers.
“We would like to promote the art of fashion design in Pittsburgh,” Cohen says.
SouthSide Works recently saw the opening of a new
Schoolhouse Yoga location, as well as
Hofbrauhaus beer garden. The site’s developer,
Soffer Organization, is also planning to build 130 new apartments and a 760-car parking garage. Both projects are currently in design and should be started this year, according to Pamelyn McMahon with Soffer.
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Caralyn GreenSources: Tom Demagall, Golden Triangle Bike Rental; Sharone Cohn, Via; Pamelyn McMahon, director of marketing; Soffer Organization
Image courtesy Soffer Organization