Phase One of The Portals is a planned $750 million office, retail, and hotel complex on the Potomac River. As Director of Development for Western Urban Development Corporation (now Republic Properties), Mr. Beeke planned and coordinated the day-to-day development activities for this 440,000 square foot peoject. Responsibilities included architectural design and production, agency negotiations and reviews including: land acquisition from the Redevelopment Land Agency (RLA); agency reviews by CFA, NCPC, and the General Services Administration (GSA); design and approval of major public infrastructure improvements by the DC Department of Public Works (DPW); coordination with adjoining federal interests such as GSA and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing; and negotiations with Conrail to construct an elevated roadway (Maryland Avenue) over its right-of-way. Other responsibilities included project scheduling, affirmative action monitoring, construction management procedures and constructability review, project budget and proforma, and GSA lease proposals. The first phase of the project was completed in 1991.