Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity (Unaudited) - KRG, LP - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2016 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	General Partner Common Stock	General Partner Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Partners' capital, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 1,725,976	$ 1,728,121	$ (2,145)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation activity	1,919	1,919
Other comprehensive loss attributable to Parent Company	(9,705)		(9,705)
Distributions declared to Parent Company	(47,939)	(47,939)
Net income allocated to Parent Company	(494)	(494)
Conversion of Limited Partner Units to shares of the Parent Company	108	108
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(8,856)	(8,856)
Partners' capital, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2016	$ 1,661,009	$ 1,672,859	$ (11,850)