User:Sgm111/Arc Bury St Edmunds

'arc' in a major shopping centre in Bury St Edmunds, which opened in March 2009. Built on the site of the former cattle market, 'arc' has extened the prime retailing area within Bury , and bought in some major multiple stores who were unable to locate within the historic core of the town. Developed by Centros & Delancy, the scheme provides over 250,000 sq ft of space in 35 stores , a major public building called 'Apex', restaurants , apartments and an underground car park. Designed by Hopkins Associates, 'arc' is named after the iconic Debenhams department store which anchors the scheme. Major retailers who have come to 'arc' include H&M, River Island , hmv ,Swaroski , Carluccios, Peacocks and Jane Norman. Retailers who up-sized from other Bury locations to the scheme include next ,Monsoon, New Look , Top Shop & Clarks. The centre is an open design, based on two squares and two streets leading from the traditional market place. The 'Apex' building, owned and run by St Edmundsbury Borough Council , is a major flexible arts and exhibition centre , able to host concerts , conferences and events.