EX-23.1 5 a2073964zex-23_1.htm CONSENT OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN
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EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

              As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports included in this Form 10-K, into Simon Property Group, Inc. and SPG Realty Consultants, Inc.'s previously filed Registration Statement File Nos. 333-82471, 333-93897, 333-68938, 333-68938-01, 333-64313, and 333-64313-01.

                        ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 28, 2002

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS