SEGMENTS (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total segment revenues	$ 93,939	$ 95,584	$ 173,702	$ 185,704
Less: The Woodlands revenues		(44,763)		(81,781)
Total revenues	93,939	50,821	173,702	103,923
Master Planned Communities
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total segment revenues	49,127	49,153	89,663	97,973
Operating Assets
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total segment revenues	44,388	39,406	83,122	75,653
Strategic Developments
Reconciliation of Segment Basis Revenues to GAAP Revenues
Total segment revenues	$ 424	$ 7,025	$ 917	$ 12,078