South Side Works is best-fit for tech, life sciences, professional services, hospitality.

• Tier: established.
• Tenant fit: Tech, life sciences, professional services, hospitality.
• Average rent $26/sqft/yr.

TL;DR

• Tier: established.
• Tenant fit: Tech, life sciences, professional services, hospitality.
• Average rent $26/sqft/yr.

Best fit

Tech, life sciences, professional services, hospitality.

Less good fit

Tenants demanding a trophy or marquee address will look elsewhere; established tier prioritises cost and access over brand.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Is South Side Works the right fit for my office?

Tech, life sciences, professional services, hospitality. If your profile aligns, yes. If your priority is cost over address, consider value-tier submarkets first.

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Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Class A Atlas Editorial Desk — House byline · global editorial team. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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