Q&A: Brent Cross at 50, and preparing for the next half-century

Brent Cross facade in 2026, marking 50th anniversary

Source: Hammerson

Brent Cross, the first shopping mall of its type to be built in the UK, changed the retail landscape when it opened in 1976. Owner Hammerson’s chief property officer Harry Badham discusses its impact and how retail property is being shaped for the future.

“People will continue to seek social experiences. Coming to a shop isn’t just a transactional activity, it’s social.”

 

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