Westfield

Westfield is a large commercial development and property company owned by the Bradco group, headquartered in the Heron Tower, Oakley Wharf. Westfield was founded in 2001 by Tom Bradford as a brand new property and commercial development business specialising in shopping centres. Westfield's first property within Ourcity was the Millenium Centre in Streatham, which has since been demolished.

Westfield owns 6 large complexes within Ourcity, as well as many smaller buildings and areas designated towards commercial purpouses.

## Shopping Developments

Westfield currently owns a total of 6 shopping complexes, those being;

**Westfield Ourcity Marks Cross** - A mid-small purpose-built outdoor shopping centre situated by Marks Cross Railway Station in Central Ourcity. It replaced the old Westfield Marks Cross centre (previously Cross Centre), opening in March 2022. It has 11 regular units accessible from the outdoor walkways, and one extra anchor store. The main station entrance to Marks Cross is situated within the centre property.

**Westfield Shawford City** - A very large purpose-built shopping complex situated in the East End of the city within the borough of Shawford. Westfield Shawford City was completed in 2012, and features many shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities. Westfield Shawford City has a good link with Shawford Railway Station, with one entrance being situated within the shopping complex. Shawford International WLR Station is also situated within close proximity to the centre. Shawford City Bus Station is situated on Westfield land attached to the centre. Westfield Shawford City is the largest shopping complex owned by the Westfield group, and the second most visited centre within Ourcity.

**Westfield Ourcity WestOne** - Ourcity WestOne is a mid-large shopping complex situated in the Wood Lane area to the West of the city centre. Opened in 2014, it is currently the newest shopping complex owned by the Westfield group, excluding the planned Westfield Waterfront. It features a range of shops and restaurants plus a large entertainment arcade named 'Arcadia'. WestOne is situated next to Wood Lane Metro Station on the City line.

**Westfield Cannons Walk** - Westfield Cannons Walk is a small restaurant and arts development situated in the Cannonbury area on the east side of the City Centre. It features three large eateries and a large arts centre showcasing works of art by some of Ourcity's most famous artists, including Puzz and IranMan. The complex is raised up above the pavement along the main stretch of Cannonbury, and is accessed by escalators or lifts. It is situated relatively nearby to Cannonbury Metro Station as well as Highbury Vale Tram Stop.

**Westfield Etford Broadway** - Westfield Etford Broadway is a medium sized shopping centre situated at the heart of the borough of Etford, in the West of the city. Opened in 2006, it serves the main shopping area of Etford, and includes a wide range of shops and restaurants with large parking facilities. It is served by many bus routes along Etford High Street, as well as railway and metro services from Etford Broadway station, situated 100m down the road.

**Chester Gardens** - Chester Gardens is a historic cultural, shopping and arts centre situated near Belgravia Square. It dates back to 1806 where it's original use was a cattle market that was situated within the main market building. Westfield does not brand Chester Gardens as one of its centres due to its historical importance to the city, Although the group owns and operates the land and shops around it. It is served by Chester Gardens Tram Stop.

## Previous Developments

**Westfield Millenium Streatham** - Westfield Millenium Streatham, or the 'Millenium Centre' as it was also known, was a shopping centre situated in Streatham, South Ourcity. It was relatively small in size, although included 14 shops and 3 large restaurants. Completed in the year 2000, it was originally owned by the local council, Although was purchased and rebranded by Westfield in 2003 as their first development. It was situated by Streatham Railway and Bus Station. Westfield Millenium Streatham was sold and demolished in 2015 due to a lack of footfall, and the land was repurposed into a large superstore.

**Westfield The Gateway** - Westfield The Gateway was a large retail park situated on the northern border to Greater Ourcity. Completed in 1998, and was originally operated by Jarvis Capitol as The Gateway Shopping Park. It was sold to Westfield in 2005, although proved to be unprofitable, so was sold to Lakeheath Property in 2007, and renamed Northern Gateway. It still stands and operates to this day under the ownership of Lakeheath.

**Westfield Ourcity Marks Cross (Original)** - A small shopping centre situated next to Marks Cross Railway and Bus Station. This centre was originally 'The Cross Centre', which was opened in 1991 within the former Marks Cross Market building. Westfield took the centre over and rebranded it in 2016, funding the extension in the original style of the market building. The centre was demolished in February 2022 to make way for the new centre on the site.

## Proposed Developments

**Westfield Ourcity Waterfront** - Ourcity Waterfront is a proposed Shopping, Restaurant and Entertainment complex situated next to Charing Circus Railway Station and the river. It is to house many shops, restaurants and include a bowling alley. It's closest transport links are Charing Circus Metro and Railway station, which it will be linked to with a footpath. It will also be linked across the river with two large footbridges that connect the centre with the flyOCA arena and Bankside Tram Stop in the Borough area. It is planned to open in 2022.