A $1-billion multi-phase development sited on approximately 11 acres, the Portals is the largest commercial project in Washington, DC's history. The property is already home to the 400-room Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and will ultimately feature a total of 2.5 million sf of office space.

"The project has often been cited for its architecture and as one of the best entrées into the District," Rubin says. "Our retail strategy will build on these assets, the strength of the tenants and local market, as well as restaurants at the Mandarin." Harlepp tells GlobeSt.com that most of the leasing is expected to be completed within the next 18 months and "hopping solidly by 2008."

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