The Arndale Property Company played a significant role in changing British cities from the 1950s to the 1990s. They built many shopping centers, bringing American-style architecture and creating new spaces for shopping and leisure. Arndale also helped shape the financial side of urban development, showing how cities evolved in response to economic and cultural shifts. The company's success was tied to working closely with public planning authorities to revitalize town centers. This partnership between public and private sectors was crucial in reshaping British cities after World War II.