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1 6 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I O ne of the world’s leading luxury hospitality companies, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has arrived in Nashville, Tennessee with the opening of an exclusive resort with private residences. Announced in March 2019, and in partnership with Congress Group, a Boston-based real estate investment and development firm, and AECOM Capital, the investment arm of AECOM, the launch of the development brings the first ever Four Seasons to the home of country and western music. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating 111 hotels and resorts, and 41 residential properties in major city centres and resort destinations in 48 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world’s best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. “This will be one of the most iconic high-rise buildings in the state of Tennessee,” says Dean Stratouly, president of Congress Group. “Delivered as LEED Gold and standing 542 feet tall, it will be one of the state’s greenest and tallest residential buildings. We’d like to thank the many public and private partners that have aided us in moving forward this generational vision which will redefine the skyline and what is possible in Nashville.” Timothy D. Haskin, senior managing director of AECOM Capital, a Fortune 500 firmwith a revenue of approximately $20.2 billion during fiscal year 2018, added: “We’re proud to bring Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences to Nashville. City officials and the community have made Nashville a top place to live and visit, as well as a leading corporate destination for world-class companies. Our project is a celebration of Nashville’s exciting momentum and its long-term staying power.” Congress Group, a leading commercial real estate investment and development firm, has to date successfully acquired, developed, re-positioned and/or entitled and managed over seven million square feet of real estate over the past 35 years, valued at over $1.5 billion. Renowned for embracing challenge as well as opportunity, it approaches each project with a passion and entrepreneurial spirit that drive projects forward to successful completion. Long recognised for its popular music and entertainment offerings, Nashville is also home to one of the most vibrant culinary and arts scenes in the United States. Four Seasons Hotel & Residences will deliver a world-class property in one of the best locations in the city. The development continues the momentum and growth of the SoBro area of Nashville, affirming its emergence as one of the most dynamic urban areas in the city. Sparked by the arrival of major businesses and corporate headquarters, the new Hotel and Private Residences will be located along the Cumberland River, within a block of fresh and exciting culinary and nightlife experiences on Broadway, West Riverfront Park, Nissan Stadium, and the award-winning Ascend Amphitheater. This prime location will make the project the ideal spot for visitors and residents to experience the best of Nashville. Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville will include a five-star, full- service luxury hotel with 236 keys, a world-class spa and an array of fitness amenities. In addition, the building will offer for sale luxury residences to be managed by Four Seasons. Compass has been engaged by the Developer exclusively to handle the sales and marketing of the private residences, and interested parties can view real-time updates on the project online, including exclusive first access to the launch of residential sales. Construction on the building is expected to begin April 2019, with ground- breaking taking place in the second quarter of 2019.