Radical shake up in Coventry
Published: 18 February, 2008
Coventry city council is preparing a radical initiative to transform its city centre, including the possibility of doubling the amount of retail space by linking the four existing shopping centres. Working in partnership with key landowners and retail developers, the council has selected US-based architects, The Jerde Partnership, to create a masterplan for a new city centre.
The proposals are likely to include large scale demolition of parts of the existing centre. Council leader Cllr Ken Taylor said: "By doubling the amount of shops we plan to offer a wider and better choice for everyone." The scheme will require the buy-in of the existing retail landlords. Modus has already thrown its weight behind the idea.
