King's Cross set for West End makeover

The developer of a £2 billion upmarket 67-acre property scheme in former wasteland behind King's Cross station has launched its search among West End shops and restaurants for upmarket tenants.

The main street, King's Boulevard, has been built and Central St Martins College of Art and Design has moved in, but most of the site is still in construction.

Developer Argent kicked off a search for restaurants at an event last night and hopes to attract a calibre of venues such as The Wolseley in Mayfair, owned by Chris Corbin and Jeremy King.

Shops will include an area for independent retailers - similar to Camden market - and a Regent Street-style road attracting flagship stores. Property agent Lunson Mitchenall has been hired to find retaielrs and restaurants with food expert Nick Lander.

The scheme will be built in phases over the next 10 years and includes offices, shops and homes.