Nebraska Crossing
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| Location | Gretna, Nebraska, United States |
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| Coordinates | 41°5′55.34″N 96°15′0.60″W / 41.0987056°N 96.2501667°W |
| Address | 21209 Nebraska Crossing Drive |
| Opening date | October 1993 |
| Developer | OTB Destination, LLC |
| Management | OTB Destination, LLC |
| Owner | OTB Destination, LLC |
| Architect | Avant Architects |
| No. of stores and services | 85 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 9 |
| Total retail floor area | 350,000 sq ft (33,000 m2) |
| Website | nexcrossing |
Nebraska Crossing, also referred to as NEX Crossing, is an outdoor lifestyle center in Gretna, Nebraska with over 85 global and national retail brands. Originally conceived in 1990, the mall opened in October 1993 and was largely redeveloped in 2013.
Its anchor stores are Tory Burch, Kate Spade New York, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, Under Armour, Coach, Michael Kors, UNTUCKit, Tecovas, and Vineyard Vines.
History
[edit]In July 1990, a commercial area was announced and planned to be built on Interstate 80 located right outside Omaha, Nebraska.[1] The factory outlet would cost $15 million and would be known as the Nebraska Crossing Manufacturers Outlet.[2] Despite initial plans to break ground in early 1991, financial difficulties pushed its groundbreaking to 1992.[3] Construction began in late 1992 and the mall began to open in October 1993.[4] By 1995, the mall had 56 stores and total area of 200,000 square feet (0.0072 sq mi).[5]
In December 2010, a major redevelopment plan was announced for Nebraska Crossing. These plans would increase the amount of property to 310,000 square feet (0.011 sq mi).[6] In spite of initial plans to expand the original building, in late 2012 it was announced that the original building be demolished. The building would then be replaced with a new $70 million facility.[7] As a part of the redevelopment, the mall changed its name to Smart Outlets at Nebraska Crossing.[8] Demolition began in early 2013 and was completed by May. Construction of the new mall began shortly after.[9] The mall officially re-opened in November 2013.[10]
Despite concerns from public health officials, Nebraska Crossing became one of the first malls to re-open during the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]
In January 2024, a $3.2 billion expansion project to Nebraska Crossing, titled, "The Good Life District," was announced.[12] In January 2025, Rod Yates, an approved applicant for the project, notified the state that the project would not be viable under current conditions.[13] Gretna mayor Mike Evans expressed disappointment that his and Yates' visions did not align.[14]
By February 2025, Yates team outlined Legislative Bill 637, which would establish the Destination Nebraska Act, which would drastically expand Nebraska Crossing. It would Additionally, Yates came out with a new plan to de-annex Nebraska Crossing from Gretna in favor of making it become its own village.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "I-80 business booming". The Lincoln Star. July 12, 1990. p. 1. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Outlet Mall Lines Up Manufacturers". Omaha World-Herald. December 18, 1990. p. 17. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Financing Puts New Strip Mall Nearer Reality". Omaha World-Herald. October 3, 1992. p. 1. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "New outlet mall welcomes incoming customers". Lincoln Journal Star. October 8, 1993. p. 1. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Outlet mall completes first year of operation". The Grand Island Independent. January 15, 1995. p. 27. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Nebraska Crossing recruits national outlet stores as it plans new construction". Omaha World-Herald. December 1, 2010. p. 19. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Gretna outlets will be torn down for new mall". Lincoln Journal Star. December 15, 2012. pp. A4. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "'Racetrack design' lures tenants to Gretna mall". Omaha World-Herald. January 18, 2013. p. 1. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "The old Nebraska Crossing makes way for new development in Gretna". Omaha World-Herald. May 16, 2013. p. 21. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Shoppers find a new outlet". Omaha World-Herald. November 16, 2013. p. 25. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Nebraska Crossing Plans to Open Next Week, Health Officials Encourage Shoppers to Stay Home". Nebraska Public Media. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Hammel, Paul (January 22, 2024). "Gretna voters to have major say in expansion of Nebraska Crossing mall • Nebraska Examiner". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Gonzalez, Cindy (January 14, 2025). "Uncertainty piles on Gretna good life district as Yates pulls out of current deal • Nebraska Examiner". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Gretna Good Life District developer tells state that he believes his project is no longer viable". KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. January 15, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Gonzalez, Cindy (February 20, 2025). "Destination Nebraska Act: New path proposed for Rod Yates' mega project in Gretna area • Nebraska Examiner". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved May 27, 2025.