Project
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society Ltd engaged Eddisons to reimagine and deliver a dynamic, people-focused retail destination within Lincoln’s Cornhill Quarter. The vision was to create a vibrant hub that combined entertainment, culture, and shopping – bringing together both premium brands and independent businesses.
After previous redevelopment attempts had fallen short, Eddisons’ Lincoln team were brought in to provide strategic direction and unlock the site's full potential.
Approach
Eddisons adopted a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary strategy. Drawing upon their in-house expertise, they mobilised surveyors, project managers, and quantity surveyors to shape a robust redevelopment plan. The approach prioritised placemaking, integrating Lincoln’s rich architectural heritage with contemporary design and functionality.
Central to the plan was improving connectivity by ensuring safe and efficient transport links and curating a tenant mix that encouraged both community engagement and commercial success.
With a fixed timeline in place, the project team accelerated delivery, enabling anchor tenants to commence trading ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. This ensured that key brands were established early, fostering resilience and enabling a strong post-lockdown recovery.
Results
Through careful collaboration and an in-depth understanding of Lincoln’s evolving cultural landscape, Eddisons successfully delivered a revitalised Cornhill Quarter. The development has attracted a balanced blend of national names and local independents, transforming the area into a thriving retail and leisure destination.
Eddisons’ involvement continues from the project’s inception to the ongoing tenant engagement today, with the Cornhill Quarter now firmly embedded in the fabric of the city’s cultural and commercial life.
