Fremont Commons Fremont, Nebraska

Media contact: Whitney L. Painter, Director - Marketing & Leasing The McGarey Group 404.985.8905 [email protected]

Fremont, NE April 4, 2011 – Brad and Bruce Nelsen, natives of Omaha, are pleased to announce the development of a mixed-use community in Fremont, Nebraska.

The project, Fremont Commons, will apply the most modern and comprehensive methods of responsible land planning for the development of retail, residential, hotel and office uses.

Fremont Commons is strategically positioned at the primary intersection of US 30 and US 275, thirty miles west of downtown Omaha. Fremont Commons is the gateway to the Fremont commercial district, and the Hwy 275 corridor which links the cities of Norfolk, Fremont, Blair, Valley, Waterloo and Elkhorn to the rapidly expanding Northwest Omaha residential market.

The development is being planned by Nelsen Partners of Austin, , and Scottsdale, , considered one of America's leading planners and architects, under the direction of co-developer, Brad Nelsen. Nelsen Partners has designed such iconic mixed-use projects as Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Quarter and CityNorth in Arizona and Grand Boulevard in San Destin, Florida.

“This development offers a great opportunity to deliver a high quality retail and residential community to what has traditionally been a very underserved market. Our family has significant investments and business operations in Fremont, and we look forward to creating an exciting collection of new retail, restaurant and residential offerings at Fremont Commons,” said Brad Nelsen.

“We believe this development will create new jobs and contribute to the economic vitality of Fremont, and will offer a variety of affordable residential options including; single family homes, apartments, and senior living facilities – all designed around a 23-acre lake and park amenity at the center of the community”, stated Bruce Nelsen.

“On behalf of the City of Fremont we look forward to the success of Brad and Bruce Nelsen, developers of Fremont Commons. We are extremely excited for the development and the opportunities it provides as a quality retail and residential community. Thank you for your commitment to the future growth of Fremont, Nebraska,” stated Mayor Scott Getzschman.

The merchandising and national leasing will be handled by the nationally recognized firm, The McGarey Group, with offices in Cooperstown, , and Atlanta, Georgia, credited with such projects as Gallery Place in Downtown Washington, DC, and Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia.

"We are honored to be working with our friend and collaborator, Brad Nelsen and Nelsen Partners, and realize the importance and personal commitment Brad and Bruce have made in bringing something important to Fremont," stated F. McGarey, President and Chief Executive Officer of The McGarey Group.

“We feel the infrastructure and regional placement work together to create a strong retail setting that will attract the people of Fremont and surrounding communities, and we will bring national retailers that have not been available before to the deserving consumers of this growing area."

"Fremont is on the brink of exciting growth due to it's proximity to Omaha and the HWY 275 corridor. The Fremont Commons is a great testimonial to Fremont's potential. To have a project of this magnitude in Fremont, NE planned by Nelsen Partners of Austin, TX, and leased by the McGarey Group of NY and Atlanta, is a real honor and says a lot about the thirst for retail, restaurant and housing development in Fremont and the surrounding area. None of this would be possible without Bruce Nelsen, who's vision and dedication to the Fremont area is reflected in this project. Bruce is bringing a project to Fremont that will set a new standard for projects in a community the size of Fremont, NE", said Steve Hull, CPA and President of the Greater Fremont Development Council.

“We are looking forward to delivering a sophisticated development that will embrace the environmental standards dictated by today's world, while creating a center of better living and commerce that will become a major contributor to the continued growth of the Fremont community”, said Nelsen.

The development timetable will be established in the near term and work is underway on the design and pre- leasing programs.

Project Facts (Preliminary)

• Acreage: 122 acre mixed-use development • Retail/Restaurant: 250,000 square feet • Hotel: 135 keys • Office: 15,000 square feet • Multi-Family: 250 units • Single Family: 119 lots • Senior Living: 150 units • Lake Victor Community Park: 23.5 acres

About Nelsen Partners:

For over 30 years the leaders of Nelsen Partners have worked together on projects throughout the US and the world. Nelsen Partners provides architecture, interiors, planning, and urban design services with projects ranging from mixed-use developments and master-planned urban centers, to retail developments, office buildings, residential towers, hotels, performing arts venues, and restaurants. The firm, led by seven principals and associates, provides its services from offices in Austin and Phoenix. www.nelsenpartners.com

About The McGarey Group:

The McGarey Group is a nationally-recognized leader in the comprehensive planning, development and leasing of preeminent urban retail projects throughout the United States and the world. The firm brings together the talents and unmatched experience of an influential network of professionals, responsible for a variety of landmark developments that have served as catalysts for economic and social revitalization across numerous and diverse communities.

Among the hallmarks of The McGarey Group are its integrity and work ethic, which drives its reputation for success - a success measured by the ability to consistently deliver concept, execution and results. The company's principals and senior associates have an exemplary track record of forming and maintaining powerful strategic alliances related to all aspects of retail development.

For more information about Fremont Commons, please contact Whitney L. Painter, Director of Marketing & Leasing for The McGarey Group at 404.985.8905 or [email protected].

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