Exhibit 23.1
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
333-81216,  333-98775  and  333-106909  of Equity One, Inc. on Forms S-3, and in
Registration Statement Nos. 333-99577 and 333-103368 of Equity One, Inc. on Form
S-8 of our report dated  September  19, 2003,  on the  Statement of Revenues and
Certain  Operating  Expenses of Sheridan  Plaza for the year ended  December 31,
2002,  appearing in this Current  Report on Form 8-K of Equity One,  Inc.  dated
September 19, 2003.


Deloitte & Touche LLP

Miami, Florida
September 19, 2003