Monday, August 27, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jim Cramer or Dean Kissos - K2 Group, LLC
132 North Woods Blvd., Suite C-2
Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: 614 430.9960
www.k2realtygroup.com
info@k2realtygroup.com

The Shoppes at River Ridge Welcomes First of Upscale Tenants

Dublin, Ohio—The Shoppes at River Ridge, the highly-anticipated upscale lifestyle center in the heart of Dublin, Ohio, is open for business with several exciting retailers in place including Sunflower Market, Ann Taylor Loft, and Coldwater Creek. The Developer, Columbus-based K2 Realty Group, has been very selective in its assemblage of the right mix of national tenants for this unique project.

“Opening our lifestyle center with these great national tenants provides exceptional market exposure for the project,” says Jim Cramer, project developer. “These high-profile tenants are very excited to be a part of River Ridge : and we have several others anxious to open their doors, including Jos. A. Bank, Acorn, Bruegger’s Bagels, Learning Express and Audacious Boutique.”

Smaller neighborhood lifestyle centers are starting to pop up throughout the country in communities such as Dublin that can support such a destination retail project. Located at the corner of Riverside Dr. and WDGR, River Ridge provides an exceptional “gateway” to Historic Dublin. Upon final completion in early-2008, The Shoppes at River Ridge will offer more than 100,000-sfof upscale retail shopping and a variety of dining options.

Dean Kissos, a principal with K2 Realty Group, points out that the architectural character, scenic setting and comfortable overall feel the project offers are the elements that make the center unique. Kissos says, “This is a destination spot in a beautiful setting. There are dramatic views overlooking an expansive park-like area along Riverside Drive and the neighboring Scioto River Valley. There is nothing else like it .” On the northwest side of town.”

The developers say their design draws on the character of Historic Dublin; and fits well within the city’s community plan by complementing current architecture. The center’s unique design incorporates a pedestrian-friendly environment that extends Dublin’s historic area to the east side of the Scioto River. Kissos adds, “Having the center in this location will definitely increase activity in this rapidly-emerging area of town.”

Dublin Mayor Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher has praised the project as “an extension of the pedestrian-friendly shopping experience found across the river in the more established Historic District .” For more on K2 Group or The Shoppes at River Ridge, go to www.theshoppesatriverridge.com.

Note: K2 Group is a commercial real estate development and advisory firm that specializes in lifestyle center and mixed-use projects and in providing real estate-related services to its clients. The development focus of K2 is to create “quality of life” projects that incorporate innovative design principles while promoting the neighborhood character and integrity of established communities.

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