Leasing for Westfield Bradford has reached 50% of the scheme area. This important milestone coincides with the announcement of a leasing launch to be held in Bradford on 1 October.
Leading retailers and agents from the region and across the UK are expected to attend the event in Bradford as part of Westfield’s promotion of its £320 million city centre mixed-use scheme. CBRE and local agents Central Retail have been appointed to work with Westfield to lease the project.
Retailers already committed to the scheme include Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, Next, River Island, Topshop/Topman, Miss Selfridge, Evans, Burton, Wallis, Dorothy Perkins and Beaverbrooks.
David Slade, Director of Leasing for Westfield, said: “We’re delighted by the level of interest that has been shown to date and this is demonstrated by the fact that half of the scheme is already leased. We’re now focused on promoting the scheme to the wider retail industry and fundamental to that is to invite retailers to Bradford so they can see first hand the potential that exists in the city.”
Peter Miller, Director Design, Development and Construction, said: “We’re very much looking forward to showcasing the scheme in Bradford and Westfield remains committed to delivering a modern, state of the art shopping centre for the population of Bradford and beyond. The impressive level of take up at this stage is due to the under provision of quality retail floor space in the city.”
Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration and Economy, Coun Adrian Naylor, said: “Westfield's leasing launch is the next step in attracting new investment into Bradford.
“By holding the event in the city, it will give local business people the best possible opportunity to get involved in this exciting scheme. It is great news for Bradford that national and local retailers are increasingly committing to the development. Even in the current economic climate, retailers are confident about investing in our city, with its growing population and ongoing regeneration.”
The Westfield Bradford scheme will include more than 100 retailers and an 800 seat café style food court. The retail will be supported by office space, residential apartments and 1,750 car parking spaces.