EXHIBIT 23.1

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-11237 of General Growth Properties, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated
June 18, 2004, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the General
Growth Management Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the year ended
December 31, 2003.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Chicago, Illinois
June 25, 2004