�We are pleased to continue our long and successful relationships with both Marriott and Wells Fargo in connection with this exciting project,� said Finkelstein.  �We are also very excited about contributing to and participating in the rapid transformation occurring in the Crystal City market of Arlington.�
 
�This is one of the biggest projects in the Northern Virginia / Washington, D.C. area,� said Tony Capuano, executive vice president, lodging development, Marriott International, Inc.  �We applaud JBG and Wells Fargo for their vision and look forward to making both the Renaissance and Residence Inn the centerpiece of such a dynamic mixed-use development.�
 
LEED® is the standard for environmentally responsible buildings set by the U.S. Green Building Council. The property will also feature an energy saving �green roof� with plants and trees, providing a relaxing space for guests overlooking the U.S. Capitol and Potomac River. Guests at the ground breaking ceremony were offered blue spruce saplings as gifts - but were given the opportunity to donate the tree on their behalf to the Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources.  Over 50 trees were donated to Arlington County to be planted in parks in the area.
 
�We commend JBG and Wells Fargo for building green,� said Matthews.  �Marriott is working with its hotel development partners to site, design and construct new hotels according to LEED standards by the end of 2009, and we are pursuing LEED status for our international headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.�
 
Anticipated to open in winter 2010, The Renaissance Crystal City Potomac Yards Hotel and The Residence Inn Crystal City Potomac Yards will create approximately 500 new jobs.  The location adjacent to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will also appeal to guests visiting the Washington, D.C. area for both business and pleasure.  In addition to bringing 625 new hotel rooms to Arlington County, the hotels will offer 10,000 square feet of meeting rooms to satisfy the rising demand for conference space, with additional amenities that include 10,000 square feet of retail space and over 500 underground parking spaces.
 
The 13-story, 300-room full-service Renaissance will feature an expansive lobby, restaurant, branded coffee shop, and an amenity floor with a 10,000 square foot grand ballroom and 10,000 square feet of meeting rooms.  The property�s design includes a large glass façade along Potomac Avenue, which will provide picturesque views of the Capitol and Potomac River. Renaissance Hotels & Resorts is an upscale brand providing full-service accommodations with local flair to discriminating business and leisure travelers at more than 140 properties in 28 countries.  The brand�s presence is strong in the U.S. and worldwide, with approximately half of its properties in North America and half throughout Europe, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia.
 
The southern end of the building will house the 325-room Residence Inn, Marriott�s popular extended-stay brand.  Rooms will be equipped with kitchens providing full-size refrigerators, coffee makers, microwaves, and dishwashers as well as full silverware and dishware sets.  The lobby will feature a lounge and business center, and an outdoor hearth will be centrally located in the park at Potomac Yards.  The Residence Inn�s lobby has been designed for unique identification by its large tower which will be at the corner of Potomac Avenue and 29th Street. A leader in extended-stay lodging, Residence Inn offers more than 550 hotels in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and Mexico.

About The JBG Companies- Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, The JBG Companies is an active investment fund sponsor, developer, owner and operator of office, residential, hotel and retail properties with more than $10 billion in assets under ownership, management and development. Founded in 1960, JBG has established a reputation as one of the leading real estate companies in the Washington metropolitan area.  By combining its broad transactional skill sets, organizational and financial capacity, a long and successful track record and strong reputation, JBG is able to take advantage of complex opportunities to maximize value to its investors and the community in which it operates.   More information can be found by visiting the company�s website: www.JBG.com

About Marriott International, Inc. - MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,100 lodging properties in the United States and 66 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club , Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club , The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments ; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda , Md. , and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2007 year-end . It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE ® , and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com . 

About Wells Fargo- Wells Fargo is a national leader in commercial real estate with more than $70 billion in originations annually and 50 offices nationwide.  Wells Fargo provides lending, servicing, advisory, intermediary, and structured solutions to a broad spectrum of investors, developers, and public companies in the commercial real estate sector.  Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $595 billion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance through almost 6,000 stores and the internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the only bank in the U.S., and one of only two banks worldwide, to have the highest possible credit rating from both Moody�s Investors Service, �Aaa,� and Standard & Poor�s Ratings Services, �AAA.�

Colleen Evans
Marriott International, Inc.
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240.888.6920

Gabe Boehmer
Wells Fargo
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503.886.4186