The 2.94 ha (7.26 acres) City Centre site represents an excellent opportunity to extend the city's quality retail offering in an effort to try and retain some of the £1bn of retail leakage currently being lost to surrounding areas.
With proposals for 34,000m² of high quality retail and leisure floorspace, the scheme at Holmeside represents a significant extension to the cities current retail offering.
The scheme is looking to provide a range of floorplates in an effort to accommodate the requirements of all retailers, with flexibility being the key issue. With streets running between the four blocks and a central piazza forming a great meeting place brimming with café culture, it is envisaged that the quality of the finish and public realm will create an excellent retailing environment.