MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 4, 2025) — United Properties is proud to announce that Amira Lake Elmo, its newest 55-plus active adult rental community, received its certificate of occupancy on Aug. 19. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the project’s journey, allowing United Properties and Great Lakes Management to welcome its first resident on Sept. 2.
“This milestone represents the culmination of incredible teamwork, vision and dedication,” said Naomi Ohnstad, vice president, senior living development, United Properties. “We’re thrilled to see Amira Lake Elmo come to life and look forward to opening the doors to more residents who will soon call this vibrant community their home.”
Amira Lake Elmo is designed for active adults seeking a lifestyle that balances comfort, connection and convenience. Located near Woodbury in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, the community offers beautifully landscaped grounds and a rich array of interior and exterior amenity spaces designed for every season. Spacious homes — from alcove studios to three-bedroom layouts — feature premium finishes and light-filled spaces that encourage relaxation and connection.
By managing the day-to-day maintenance, Great Lakes Management’s experienced on-site team enables residents to focus on what matters most: community, family, friends and personal interests. Planned activities and events further enrich daily life, fostering a sense of belonging and vibrancy.
“Great Lakes Management is proud to partner with United Properties in bringing Amira Lake Elmo to life,” said Michael Pagh, chief executive officer and president, Great Lakes Management. “Our focus is on creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents can thrive, connect and fully enjoy the active lifestyle they’ve envisioned for this next chapter of life.”
While this is United Properties’ fourth active adult community, the company has been developing and investing in senior living since 2004, completing more than two dozen best-in-class communities across Minnesota, Florida and Colorado. The Amira family of communities is designed to support residents at every stage, offering a continuum of living options from Amira active adult rentals to Amira Choice communities with independent living, assisted living, memory care and enhanced care services. This thoughtful structure ensures residents can transition seamlessly as their needs evolve.
With the certificate of occupancy secured and its first resident settled in, Amira Lake Elmo is becoming a welcoming home for active adults ready to live abundantly in a connected, supportive community.
United Properties collaborated with LSE Architects, Eagle Building Company, Great Lakes Management and Associated Bank to bring Amira Lake Elmo to life. LSE Architects provided innovative, community-focused design; Eagle Building Company delivered exceptional construction quality; Great Lakes Management oversees daily operations and resident experience; and Associated Bank supported the project with its financing expertise. Together, these partners played a pivotal role in making Amira Lake Elmo a reality.
To learn more, visit amiraliving.com.
About United Properties
United Properties has been creating deep roots in the commercial real estate industry for more than 100 years. The company imagines new possibilities in real estate to help enrich communities and create lasting legacies. United Properties provides market expertise for ground-up development, redevelopment and acquisitions of value-add and stable investments. The company invests in and develops office, industrial, retail, mixed-use and senior housing properties. United Properties is owned by the Pohlad Companies and is headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Denver and Austin, Texas
