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MARBLE ARCH HILL TO PROVIDE A SHOT IN THE ARM

FOR LONDON’S BUSINESSES

London’s much-loved Marble Arch will have a slightly
different look this summer as a 25m high grass-covered
pop-up viewing platform will be constructed adjacent
to the Grade 1 listed national monument to give
visitors a spectacular view of some of the capital’s most
renowned locations.
The viewing platform will offer the public a chance
to look at the capital from angles they may never have
witnessed before and take in unique views of Hyde
Park, Oxford Street, Mayfair, Marylebone and Park Lane,
as well as the bustling Edgware Road and Connaught
Village with its mix of restaurants and boutique shops.
Visitors will need to book in advance before climbing
the attraction which will also feature a hall inside the
structure that will be used for events and exhibitions.
Marble Arch Hill hopes to attract 200,000 people,
many of which will be considering weekend trips to
London, once lockdown restrictions are eased, as they
look to take in all the sights and sounds of the capital.

THE ARC CINEMA HAS EXCHANGED A LONG-TERM LEASE WITH NATIONAL URBAN REGENERATOR, MUSE DEVELOPMENTS, TO BECOME THE LEISURE ANCHOR AT ROTHERHAM’S FORGE
ISLAND, WHICH WILL SEE A KEY AREA IN THE HEART OF THE TOWN CENTRE REPURPOSED INTO A VIBRANT MIXED-USE DESTINATION. THE BOUTIQUE CINEMA OPERATOR CURRENTLY HAS
SIX SITES ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND, WITH A FURTHER TWO SITES UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND DUE TO OPEN IN MID-2O21. IT SPECIALISES IN PROVIDING A VIP CINEMA EXPERIENCE
FOR THE PRICE OF A STANDARD TICKET. ALONG WITH THE CINEMA, FURTHER PLANS INCLUDE A NEW HOTEL, FOOD AND DRINK OUTLETS AND A CAR PARK.

TRIPLE SIGNING AT MAMASAN SERVES UP
ELEPHANT PARK A NEW VENUE

Lendlease has announced a trio of fitness-focused signings at Elephant Grosvenor has announced the signing of South East Asian bar
Park. They will be amongst the first brands to take space within the and brasserie, Mamasan, at Liverpool ONE. The premium concept,
latest phase of the £2.5bn regeneration project, where thousands of which focuses on elevated dining, drinks and music, has signed for
new homes alongside a diverse range of retailers and restaurants are a 6,875sq ft space. It will add to the distinctive experiences and
being delivered by Lendlease, in partnership with Southwark Council, inspired international flavours on offer at the destination.
within Zone One of central London. Founded by Brad Stevens, the creator of culinary concepts Bar
The new signings have agreed to take space within two new Soba and Pizza Punks, Mamasan’s launch at Liverpool ONE will
buildings, located between New Kent Road and Ash Avenue, which mark the brand’s second opening. In line with the Glasgow site
will also be home to Lendlease’s first collection of Build to Rent that opened in 2020, the Mamasan bar and brasserie at Liverpool
homes within the European market. The ‘Living by Lendlease’ rental ONE will provide flavourful, punchy South East Asian inspired
homes will be the first to be managed by the international property cuisine and cocktails, prepared fresh to order and elevated with
and investment group, and will be tailored to meet the needs of their the finest local produce from Britain’s land, farms and sea.
new residents. Mamasan’s latest restaurant, due to be unveiled once national
When complete, the Elephant Park project will feature four and lockdown restrictions are eased, will see a complete refit of
a half hectares of public space and a 101,000sq m park with mature the expansive unit into a sophisticated brasserie-style setting,
London plane trees, play area and water feature. designed to accommodate up to 200 covers.

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