Hammerson firms up plans for Eastgate Quarters
Published: 11 August, 2010
Hammerson has announced it will bring forward amended plans for Eastgate Quarters in Leeds later this year.
The development which was hit by the recession has been fully reviewed with Hammerson now proposing a million-sq ft of new retail and leisure space and approximately 2,500 shopper parking spaces.
John Lewis and Marks & Spencer have already signed lease agreements and Hammerson has secured 300,000 sq ft of retail and office lettings to ensure the site remains active while the planning and design process is in progress.
Andrew Hilston, project director, said: “A regeneration project of this scale has the potential to truly transform this part of the city. We are committed to our vision for Eastgate Quarters which will deliver high quality retail space, offices, statement architecture and outstanding public realm.
“Eastgate will add to the national and international standing of Leeds as well as providing in the region of 4,000 new jobs.”
The revised design is expected to be exhibited to the public in the Autumn and the scheme will be submitted to Leeds City Council before the end of the year.
