PCSR INFORMATION FROM ERL 06-23-2009

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"Ford Land's commitment to transforming a brownfield into functional green space is commendable," said MDEQ Director Steven E. Chester. "This project shows that a healthy environment and a healthy economy can, and do, go hand in hand." Brownfield Development Redevelopment of Fairlane Green was made possible through a master deed that allows Ford to maintain ownership of the subsurface land (the original landfill), while selling rights to develop the surface to third parties. To encourage development of the site, Ford obtained approval for up to $30 million in tax increment financing (TIF) from the MDEQ and city of Allen Park to reimburse the extraordinary costs associated with building on top of a landfill. These costs include measures to reduce settlement, protect the landfill cap, reinforce slopes and construct utilities. "The state of Michigan and city of Allen Park have been extremely supportive of this project," said McCourt. "Through their brownfield programs, they have leveled the playing field for developers who would otherwise find it cost-prohibitive to develop environmentally challenged sites." Site Contractors Suppliers for Phase I include Texas-based VCC and O'Brien & Associates for vertical construction and architecture, respectively, and JM Olson of St. Clair Shores, Mich., for site work construction. Other Detroit-area partners include The Mannik & Smith Group for landscape architecture, NTH Consultants for geotechnical engineering and Atwell-Hicks for civil engineering. Grant Trigger of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn structured the condominium concept and helped secure the TIF. Established in 1970, Ford Motor Land Development Corporation (Ford Land) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company (NYSE.• F). Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford Land is afull-service provider of real estate, construction, facility and energy services. Its hallmark development is Fairlane, a 2,360-acre master planned community that is southeastern Michigan's premier business, retail, residential and recreational center. For further information, visit www.fordlanddevelopnaent.con2. Go to http://media.ford.com for news releases and high-resolution photographs.