Rodamco Europe and AM reach agreement on Czech shopping centre project.


Centrum Chodov will be built in the south-east of the city, in Prague's 11th district, adjacent to the D1 Prague-Brno motorway and above a metro station. Centrum Chodov will eventually form the heart of this district. 40% of the shopping centre has already been let to anchor tenants such as Hypernova, Hennes & Mauritz, C&A, Nike and Bata. The concept was developed by T+T Design in Gouda, and interpreted by Helika s.a. design in Prague. The landscaping, involving the creation of a park-like environment in which the shopping centre is an organic element, is an integral part of the project.
 
Growth in European shopping centres This project in the Czech Republic is consistent with AM's strategy for further growth in shopping centre development, especially in Southern and Central Europe, where retail facilities are outdated and there is strong pent-up demand for modern shopping centres incorporating leisure facilities. Olympia Plzen, the first shopping centre developed by AM in the Czech Republic, opened in March.
 
Profile of AM
AM NV (formerly Amstelland MDC) is active Europe-wide in large-scale city centre, shopping centre, housing and office development. With operating income of €1.1 billion and net profit of €75 million in 2003, the listed company occupies a prominent position in the property development sector in Europe. AM is currently developing projects in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic and the UK. All these projects are tailored to consumers' lifestyles and respect and reinforce the local culture.

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