Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Austin 300 Colorado Project, LP) (Details) - Austin 300 Colorado Project, LP ft² in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) ft²
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Area of property (in sq ft) \| ft²	309
Ownership percentage	50.00%
Contributions to joint venture \| $	$ 6.0
3CB
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	34.50%
3CRR
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	15.50%

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-Topic 230
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