The deal means construction can finally start on the project which could be worth up to £550m.
Hammerson said construction will start on site in early 2014 on the first 36,000 square metre phase of the project to create two new retail streets.
Hammerson has finally tied-up a deal with John Lewis to anchor the first phase of its Eastgate Quarters shopping centre in Leeds.
The deal means construction can finally start on the project which could be worth up to £550m.
Hammerson said construction will start on site in early 2014 on the first 36,000 square metre phase of the project to create two new retail streets.