FOCUS: FASHION ISLAND

Fashion Island, owned by the Irvine Co., is the fourth largest shopping center in Orange County in terms of taxable sales. Built in the 1960s, it has been undergoing a three-phase renovation since 1985. A grand opening in October is scheduled for the last phase, which adds a seven-screen theater, new stores and an outdoor food court.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Address: Newport Center, Newport Beach Developer: Donahue Schriber Architect: Jon Jerde Associates, Los Angeles (for the renovation) Primary Contractor: Robert E. Bayley Construction, Seattle Leasing Agent: Donahue Schriber Year opened: 1967 Total acreage: 75 Total mall area in square feet about: 1,250,000 (after renovation) Total retail operators: 170 (after renovation) Taxable retail sales: $173 million in 1987 Parking capacity: 6,100 LARGEST STORES:Robinson’s: 234,000 Square feet The Broadway: 187,500 Square feet Neiman Marcus: 120,000 Square feet Bullocks Wilshire: 80,000 Source: Fashion Island