The new look of Bradford city centre's multi-million pound new Broadway shopping development is exclusively unveiled by the Telegraph & Argus today.

The image, above, of the proposed Debenhams department store which will form part of the new Broadway was issued today by the developers of the £205-million scheme.

Work continues demolishing the old 1960s buildings on Broadway making way for the new development which will create thousands of jobs for the city and 588,500 square feet of shopping, offices, apartments and leisure.

The chief executive of Stannifer - the company behind the plans - Ron Barrott said the new image gave a "clear indication" of how the finished scheme would look.

He said: "I'm sure all who see them will agree the time spent improving Broadway's architecture has paid off.

"We believe that Bradford is at the beginning of a renaissance and with the support of national government will undoubtedly grow in stature taking its place as a key UK city. The new Broadway designs are our contribution towards that process."

Stannifer's development director Andy McDonald said the company expected to announce shortly more major retailers coming to Broadway to join the leading main tenants already announced - Debenhams and Bhs. Mr McDonald said the design by award winning architects Benoy took into account the huge interest by national retailers who wanted units within the development.

The company has issued amended planning application to Bradford Council which includes:

a 13 per cent increase in shopping floor space

a 120 bedroom hotel

an increase in the number of apartments from 120 to 162

An increase in parking spaces to 1,810

the inclusion of 42,000 square foot for offices.

The scheme which is expected to create 3,000 jobs will replace dilapidated 1960s buildings including Petergate and Central House which includes the existing Bhs store.

Mr Barrott added: "One of the innovative features of Broadway that we have given much thought to is a way of replicating the city's traditional streetscapes while providing better protection from the elements for those living, working and visiting."

He said specially designed lightweight roof material would giving a light, airy environment which people could walk through.

Links between the surrounding areas of the city will also be improved and a first floor bridge has bee designed to provide a link between the law courts and Leisure Exchange.

The scheme is expected to create 1,000 construction jobs for local people and a further 2,000 when the centre opens.

Mr MacDonald said: "Our amendments to the planning application are all aimed at improving the scheme for the benefit of those who will be shopping, living and working at Broadway.

"The plans for Broadway have been partly redesigned so that the development can be integrated into further regeneration of the city centre.

"We believe it will undoubtedly occur as the result of various catalysts, including the redevelopment ofBroadway itself.

"We have also responded to the huge interest from key national retailers by redesigning major shop units in a way that will work best for them, their staff and their customers."

Bradford Council leader Councillor Margaret Eaton said: "Good progress has already been made to prepare the site with the demolition of Forster and Midland House.

"The redevelopment of Broadway is a key project in taking Bradford forward as a city for the new millennium."

The amended planing application is expected to be considered in June by the Council's regulatory ad appeals committee. It will have to be referred to the Office of Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott for a final decision.