Forum (Kolkata)

Forum Mall is a shopping mall in the Bhowanipore area of Kolkata, India. It was initially conceived as an office tower; 80% of the foundation was complete before it was converted into a mall. [cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050416/asp/calcutta/story_4617062.asp|title=Bigger, better mall sequel - Grand designs for Bypass shopper stop|publisher=The Telegraph|date=April 16, 2005|accessdate=2007-07-11] Currently it covers two-lakh (200,000) square feet of area and has 1.25 lakh (125,000) square feet of retail area, and was opened to the public with the launch of Shoppers' Stop.cite magazine|url=http://www.imagesfashion.com/back/feature/july_03_1_features_how_kolkata_shop.html|title=how kolkotans shop|date=July 2003|volume=IV|issue=No. 6|accessdate=2007-07-11|journal=IMAGES] Its opening was credited with turning its neighbourhood from a quiet residential area into an upmarket shopping destination. [cite web|title=Hooghly Highs|publisher=The Times of India|date=2006-02-05|accessdate=2007-07-12|last=Niyogi|first=Subhro|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1401149,prtpage-1.cms] It has been noted for its excellent layout and signage.cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/sep/05mall.htm|publisher=Rediff News|date=2006-09-05|title=The best malls in India|last=Mitra|first=Moinak|accessdate=2007-07-12]

The tenants are diverse ranging from retail outlets to entertainment multiplex theatres to dining. The mall offers paging services and a dedicated telephone exchange. As of July 2003, the mall had parking space for 175 cars and planned to increase it to 700 cars in 18 months.

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