Eldon Square: concept and reality: THE GENESIS OF A SHOPPING CENTRE Available to Purchase

Newcastle's Eldon Square, in the heart of the city's commercial centre, opened early last year after a favourable response from would‐be retail tenants. With over 1.6 million sq ft of gross floorspace, it is Capital & Counties' largest development in the UK. The Centre was discussed from a number of viewpoints at the College of Shopping Centre Education—the meeting of the International Council of Shopping Centres—held in London recently, and the papers which follow are summarised from those delivered at the conference. We begin with the architect's view, then that of the principal tenant, a John Lewis department store, and conclude with a discussion of some of the leasing and real estate aspects.