direct to your inboxThe £68.5m transformation of Manchester city centre’s iconic Debenhams building will go ahead despite concerns about an ‘ugly’ rooftop extension.Major plans to redevelop the Rylands building to provide a new shopping arcade at street level, along with several floors of new offices, have been touted by owners AM Alpha.It would also involve the Grade II listed landmark on Market Street getting a much-needed makeover aimed at restoring its Art Deco glory.Debenhams, which has occupied the Rylands building since 1973, is closing its flagship store after going into administration last year, putting 12,000 jobs at risk across the UK.There are no plans for another department store to take its place, and instead new shopping,.
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