November 2002
City gets new centre - Broadmarsh expansion plans
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| Broadmarsh shopping centre entrance |
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A plan to knock down part of Nottingham
city centre and build a massive shopping centre has been approved
by city planners.
See the plans >> |
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The owners of Broadmarsh want to triple the size of
the shopping centre and are investing £400m.
It will see much of the current centre, the bus station and the Arndale
car park - voted one of Nottingham's ugliest buildings - bulldozed.
In their place will rise a three-storey centre with two department
stores, a supermarket, shop units and a foodcourt.
There will also be a transport exchange which will have a walkway
link between a new bus station and the tram system which is being
built.
The site covers about 25 acres within Nottingham city centre from
the current centre in the north to Canal Street in the south.
It extends from Maid Marian Way in the west to Shortwood Close and
Cliff Road in the east beyond the new tram viaduct.
Peter Miller, development director for Broadmarsh owners Westfield,
said the planning approval was an important "milestone" for the new
centre.
"The redevelopment of Broadmarsh will provide an impressive southern
gateway to the city.
"It will also help restore the pedestrian links from the revitalised
canal side to the vibrant, urban atmosphere of the Lace Market and
other key attractions."
The plans were given outline planning permission at a city council
meeting on Wednesday 20th November 2002.
They will need to go forward to the Government Office for the East
Midlands for final approval.
Gallery of the plans for the Broadmarsh Centre:
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| Artists impression of the view towards Lister
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| Artists impression of the transport interchange |
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| Artists impression of the view of the public
square |
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| Computer generated view showing the proposal
for Broadmarsh (aerial view) |
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