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Schedule III - Summary of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 635,345us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances $ 660,127us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances    
Initial cost to company, Land 1,116,102us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand      
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 1,781,103us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,711,793us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts      
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,102,836us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand      
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 4,506,162us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 5,608,998us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 5,149,463us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 4,779,674us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 4,426,444us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,467,050us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 1,350,471us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 1,224,295us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 1,127,588us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
150 Post Street        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 11,685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PostStreet150Member
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 9,181us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PostStreet150Member
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 16,350us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PostStreet150Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 11,685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PostStreet150Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 25,531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PostStreet150Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 37,216us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PostStreet150Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 16,363us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PostStreet150Member
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
29th Place        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_A29thPlaceMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 10,211us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_A29thPlaceMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 18,863us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_A29thPlaceMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 11,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_A29thPlaceMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 10,225us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_A29thPlaceMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 30,071us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_A29thPlaceMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 40,296us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_A29thPlaceMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,323us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_A29thPlaceMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Andorra        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 2,432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AndorraMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 12,346us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AndorraMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 10,875us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AndorraMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 2,432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AndorraMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 23,221us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AndorraMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 25,653us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AndorraMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 17,090us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AndorraMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Assembly Row/Assembly Square Market Place        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 93,252us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AssemblySquareMarketPlaceAssemblyRowMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 34,196us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AssemblySquareMarketPlaceAssemblyRowMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 305,854us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AssemblySquareMarketPlaceAssemblyRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 93,252us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AssemblySquareMarketPlaceAssemblyRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 340,050us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AssemblySquareMarketPlaceAssemblyRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 433,302us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AssemblySquareMarketPlaceAssemblyRowMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 21,953us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AssemblySquareMarketPlaceAssemblyRowMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
The Avenue at White Marsh        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 52,705us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AvenueAtWhiteMarshMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 20,682us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AvenueAtWhiteMarshMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 72,432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AvenueAtWhiteMarshMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,514us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AvenueAtWhiteMarshMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 20,685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AvenueAtWhiteMarshMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 76,943us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AvenueAtWhiteMarshMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 97,628us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AvenueAtWhiteMarshMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 22,282us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_AvenueAtWhiteMarshMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Bala Cynwyd        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 3,565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BalaCynwydMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 14,466us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BalaCynwydMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 22,187us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BalaCynwydMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 3,566us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BalaCynwydMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 36,652us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BalaCynwydMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 40,218us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BalaCynwydMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 16,281us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BalaCynwydMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Barracks Road        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 35,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BarracksRoadMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 4,363us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BarracksRoadMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 16,459us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BarracksRoadMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 39,643us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BarracksRoadMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 4,363us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BarracksRoadMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 56,102us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BarracksRoadMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 60,465us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BarracksRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 37,539us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BarracksRoadMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Bethesda Row        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 46,579us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BethesdaRowMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 35,406us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BethesdaRowMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 141,226us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BethesdaRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 44,880us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BethesdaRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 178,331us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BethesdaRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 223,211us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BethesdaRowMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 56,776us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BethesdaRowMember
     
Bethesda Row | Minimum        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Bethesda Row | Maximum        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 50 years      
Brick Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 26,415us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BrickPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BrickPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 24,715us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BrickPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 35,770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BrickPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 3,944us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BrickPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 56,541us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BrickPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 60,485us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BrickPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 42,119us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BrickPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Bristol Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 3,856us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BristolMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 15,959us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BristolMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 9,602us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BristolMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 3,856us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BristolMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 25,561us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BristolMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 29,417us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BristolMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 14,521us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_BristolMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Brook 35        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 11,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Brook35Member
     
Initial cost to company, Land 7,128us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Brook35Member
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 38,355us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Brook35Member
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 573us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Brook35Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 7,128us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Brook35Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 38,928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Brook35Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 46,056us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Brook35Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,312us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Brook35Member
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Chelsea Commons        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,790us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ChelseaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 9,417us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ChelseaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 19,466us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ChelseaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 13,825us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ChelseaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 9,396us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ChelseaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 33,312us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ChelseaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 42,708us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ChelseaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,484us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ChelseaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Colorado Blvd        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 5,262us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ColoradoBlvdMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 4,071us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ColoradoBlvdMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 8,787us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ColoradoBlvdMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 5,262us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ColoradoBlvdMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 12,858us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ColoradoBlvdMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 18,120us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ColoradoBlvdMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 9,336us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ColoradoBlvdMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Congressional Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 2,793us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CongressionalPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 7,424us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CongressionalPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 69,801us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CongressionalPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,020us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CongressionalPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 78,998us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CongressionalPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 80,018us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CongressionalPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 47,425us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CongressionalPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Courthouse Center        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 1,750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourthouseCenterMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 1,869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourthouseCenterMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,142us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourthouseCenterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourthouseCenterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 3,011us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourthouseCenterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 4,761us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourthouseCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,589us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourthouseCenterMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Courtyard Shops        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 16,862us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourtyardShopsMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 21,851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourtyardShopsMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,025us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourtyardShopsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 16,894us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourtyardShopsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 23,844us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourtyardShopsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 40,738us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourtyardShopsMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,731us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CourtyardShopsMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Crossroads        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 4,635us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrossroadsMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 11,611us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrossroadsMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 14,897us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrossroadsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 4,635us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrossroadsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 26,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrossroadsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 31,143us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrossroadsMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 14,056us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrossroadsMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Crow Canyon Commons        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 27,245us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrowCanyonMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 54,575us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrowCanyonMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,915us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrowCanyonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 27,245us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrowCanyonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 59,490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrowCanyonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 86,735us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrowCanyonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 15,878us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_CrowCanyonMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Darien        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 29,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DarienMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 18,302us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DarienMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 21us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DarienMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 29,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DarienMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 18,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DarienMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 48,132us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DarienMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,134us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DarienMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Dedham Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 12,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DedhamPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 12,918us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DedhamPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 9,834us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DedhamPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 12,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DedhamPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 22,752us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DedhamPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 35,039us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DedhamPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 12,909us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DedhamPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Del Mar Village        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 15,624us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DelMarVillageMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 41,712us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DelMarVillageMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,494us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DelMarVillageMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 15,587us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DelMarVillageMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 44,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DelMarVillageMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 59,830us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DelMarVillageMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 15,971us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_DelMarVillageMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
East Bay Bridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 29,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastBayBridgeMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 138,035us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastBayBridgeMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,395us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastBayBridgeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 29,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastBayBridgeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 139,430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastBayBridgeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 168,509us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastBayBridgeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 9,604us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastBayBridgeMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Eastgate        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 1,608us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastgateMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 5,775us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastgateMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 20,329us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastgateMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,608us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastgateMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 26,104us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastgateMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 27,712us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastgateMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 17,343us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EastgateMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Elllisburg        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 4,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ElllisburgCircleMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 11,309us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ElllisburgCircleMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 18,818us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ElllisburgCircleMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 4,013us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ElllisburgCircleMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 30,142us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ElllisburgCircleMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 34,155us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ElllisburgCircleMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 17,344us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ElllisburgCircleMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Escondido Promenade        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 19,117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EscondidoPromenadeMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 15,829us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EscondidoPromenadeMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 12,118us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EscondidoPromenadeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 19,117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EscondidoPromenadeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 27,947us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EscondidoPromenadeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 47,064us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EscondidoPromenadeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 12,034us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_EscondidoPromenadeMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Falls Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 1,798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FallsPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 1,270us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FallsPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 9,787us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FallsPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,819us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FallsPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 11,036us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FallsPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 12,855us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FallsPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,607us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FallsPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 25 years      
Federal Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 10,216us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FederalPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 17,895us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FederalPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 37,699us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FederalPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 10,216us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FederalPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 55,594us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FederalPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 65,810us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FederalPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 37,299us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FederalPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Finley Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 9,252us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FinleySquareMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 9,544us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FinleySquareMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 13,829us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FinleySquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 9,252us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FinleySquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 23,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FinleySquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 32,625us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FinleySquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 16,607us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FinleySquareMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Flourtown        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 1,345us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FlourtownMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 3,943us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FlourtownMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 9,010us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FlourtownMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,345us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FlourtownMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 12,953us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FlourtownMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 14,298us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FlourtownMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,490us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FlourtownMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Fresh Meadows        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 24,625us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FreshMeadowsMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 25,255us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FreshMeadowsMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 30,115us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FreshMeadowsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 24,633us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FreshMeadowsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 55,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FreshMeadowsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 79,995us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FreshMeadowsMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 30,687us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FreshMeadowsMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Friendship Center        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 12,696us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FriendshipCtrMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 20,803us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FriendshipCtrMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,999us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FriendshipCtrMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 12,696us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FriendshipCtrMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 24,802us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FriendshipCtrMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 37,498us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FriendshipCtrMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 8,889us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_FriendshipCtrMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Gaithersburg Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 7,701us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GaithersburgSquareMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 5,271us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GaithersburgSquareMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 12,810us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GaithersburgSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 5,973us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GaithersburgSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 19,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GaithersburgSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 25,782us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GaithersburgSquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 15,980us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GaithersburgSquareMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Garden Market        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 2,677us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GardenMarketMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 4,829us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GardenMarketMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,181us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GardenMarketMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 2,677us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GardenMarketMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 10,010us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GardenMarketMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 12,687us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GardenMarketMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,111us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GardenMarketMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Governor Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 2,068us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GovernorPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 4,905us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GovernorPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 19,744us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GovernorPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 2,068us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GovernorPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 24,649us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GovernorPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 26,717us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GovernorPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 17,018us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GovernorPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Graham Park Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 1,237us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GrahamParkMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 15,096us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GrahamParkMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 17,536us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GrahamParkMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,169us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GrahamParkMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 32,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GrahamParkMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 33,869us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GrahamParkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 24,764us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GrahamParkMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Gratiot Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GratiotPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 1,601us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GratiotPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 17,092us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GratiotPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GratiotPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 18,693us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GratiotPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 19,218us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GratiotPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 15,431us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GratiotPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 25 years 9 months      
Greenwich Avenue        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 7,484us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GreenwichAvenueMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 5,444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GreenwichAvenueMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,041us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GreenwichAvenueMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 7,484us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GreenwichAvenueMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 6,485us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GreenwichAvenueMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 13,969us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GreenwichAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,590us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_GreenwichAvenueMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Hauppauge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 13,566us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HauppaugeMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 8,791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HauppaugeMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 15,262us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HauppaugeMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,060us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HauppaugeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 8,426us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HauppaugeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 19,687us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HauppaugeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 28,113us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HauppaugeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 9,591us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HauppaugeMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Hermosa Avenue        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 1,116us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HermosaAveMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 280us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HermosaAveMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,485us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HermosaAveMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HermosaAveMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 4,513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HermosaAveMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 5,881us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HermosaAveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2,365us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HermosaAveMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Hollywood Blvd.        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 8,300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HollywoodBlvdMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 16,920us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HollywoodBlvdMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 21,729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HollywoodBlvdMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 8,300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HollywoodBlvdMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 38,649us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HollywoodBlvdMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 46,949us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HollywoodBlvdMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 10,619us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HollywoodBlvdMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Houston Street        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 14,680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HoustonStreetMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 1,976us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HoustonStreetMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 45,419us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HoustonStreetMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 14,778us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HoustonStreetMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 47,297us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HoustonStreetMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 62,075us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HoustonStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 27,915us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HoustonStreetMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Huntington        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 11,713us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 16,008us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 16,042us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 11,713us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 32,050us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 43,763us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 12,121us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Huntington Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonsquareMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 10,075us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonsquareMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,307us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonsquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonsquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 12,382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonsquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 12,382us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonsquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,717us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_HuntingtonsquareMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Idylwood Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 4,308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_IdylwoodPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 10,026us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_IdylwoodPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,390us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_IdylwoodPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 4,308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_IdylwoodPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 12,416us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_IdylwoodPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 16,724us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_IdylwoodPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,553us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_IdylwoodPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Kings Court        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_KingsCourtMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 10,714us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_KingsCourtMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 894us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_KingsCourtMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_KingsCourtMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 11,608us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_KingsCourtMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 11,608us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_KingsCourtMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,429us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_KingsCourtMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 26 years      
Lancaster        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,907us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LancasterMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LancasterMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 2,103us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LancasterMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 11,441us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LancasterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 75us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LancasterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 13,469us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LancasterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 13,544us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LancasterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,341us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LancasterMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 22 years      
Langhorne Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LanghorneSquareMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 2,974us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LanghorneSquareMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 18,082us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LanghorneSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LanghorneSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 21,056us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LanghorneSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 21,776us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LanghorneSquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 12,997us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LanghorneSquareMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Laurel        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 7,458us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LaurelMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 22,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LaurelMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 22,974us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LaurelMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 7,464us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LaurelMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 45,493us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LaurelMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 52,957us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LaurelMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 32,934us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LaurelMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Lawrence Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 25,507us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LawrenceParkMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 5,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LawrenceParkMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 7,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LawrenceParkMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 19,078us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LawrenceParkMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 5,734us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LawrenceParkMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 26,227us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LawrenceParkMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 31,961us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LawrenceParkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 23,109us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LawrenceParkMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 22 years      
Leesburg Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 8,184us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LeesburgPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 10,722us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LeesburgPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 16,729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LeesburgPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 8,184us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LeesburgPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 27,451us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LeesburgPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 35,635us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LeesburgPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 12,093us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LeesburgPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Linden Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 79,382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LindenSquareMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 19,247us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LindenSquareMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 48,105us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LindenSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 79,269us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LindenSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 67,465us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LindenSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 146,734us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LindenSquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 15,329us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_LindenSquareMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Melville Mall        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 35,622us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MelvilleMallMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 32,882us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MelvilleMallMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,401us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MelvilleMallMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 35,622us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MelvilleMallMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 34,283us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MelvilleMallMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 69,905us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MelvilleMallMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,968us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MelvilleMallMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Mercer Mall        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 55,741us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MercerMallMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 28,684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MercerMallMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 48,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MercerMallMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 39,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MercerMallMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 28,684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MercerMallMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 87,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MercerMallMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 115,724us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MercerMallMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 30,786us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MercerMallMember
     
Mercer Mall | Minimum        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 25 years      
Mercer Mall | Maximum        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Montrose Crossing        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 75,867us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MontroseCrossingMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 48,624us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MontroseCrossingMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 91,819us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MontroseCrossingMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 12,663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MontroseCrossingMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 48,624us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MontroseCrossingMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 104,482us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MontroseCrossingMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 153,106us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MontroseCrossingMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 12,524us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MontroseCrossingMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Mount Vernon/South Valley/7770 Richmond Hwy,        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 10,068us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MountVernonMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 33,501us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MountVernonMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 38,701us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MountVernonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 10,230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MountVernonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 72,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MountVernonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 82,270us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MountVernonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 25,865us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_MountVernonMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Town Center of New Britain        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 1,282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TownCenterOfNewBritainMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 12,285us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TownCenterOfNewBritainMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,064us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TownCenterOfNewBritainMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,341us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TownCenterOfNewBritainMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 13,290us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TownCenterOfNewBritainMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 14,631us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TownCenterOfNewBritainMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,752us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TownCenterOfNewBritainMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
North Dartmouth        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 9,366us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthDartmouthMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthDartmouthMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthDartmouthMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 9,366us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthDartmouthMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 2us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthDartmouthMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 9,368us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthDartmouthMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 2us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthDartmouthMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed         
Northeast        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 1,152us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NortheastMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 10,596us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NortheastMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 13,116us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NortheastMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,153us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NortheastMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 23,711us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NortheastMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 24,864us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NortheastMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 18,127us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NortheastMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
North Lake Commons        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 2,782us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthLakeCommonsMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 8,604us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthLakeCommonsMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,184us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthLakeCommonsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 2,628us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthLakeCommonsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 13,942us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthLakeCommonsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 16,570us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthLakeCommonsMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,064us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_NorthLakeCommonsMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Old Keene Mill        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 638us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldKeeneMillMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 998us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldKeeneMillMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,744us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldKeeneMillMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 638us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldKeeneMillMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 5,742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldKeeneMillMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 6,380us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldKeeneMillMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,870us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldKeeneMillMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 33 years 4 months      
Old Town Center        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 3,420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldTownCenterMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 2,765us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldTownCenterMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 31,637us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldTownCenterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 3,420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldTownCenterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 34,402us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldTownCenterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 37,822us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldTownCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 19,398us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_OldTownCenterMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Pan Am Shopping Center        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 8,694us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PanAmShoppingCenterMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 12,929us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PanAmShoppingCenterMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,178us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PanAmShoppingCenterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 8,695us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PanAmShoppingCenterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 20,106us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PanAmShoppingCenterMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 28,801us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PanAmShoppingCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 13,321us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PanAmShoppingCenterMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Pentagon Row        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PentagonRowMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 2,955us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PentagonRowMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 95,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PentagonRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PentagonRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 98,480us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PentagonRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 98,480us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PentagonRowMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 39,074us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PentagonRowMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Perring Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 2,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PerringPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 6,461us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PerringPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 20,575us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PerringPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 2,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PerringPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 27,036us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PerringPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 29,836us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PerringPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 20,605us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PerringPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Pike & Rose        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 31,471us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PikeRoseMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 10,335us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PikeRoseMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 240,995us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PikeRoseMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 26,201us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PikeRoseMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 256,600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PikeRoseMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 282,801us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PikeRoseMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 1,326us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PikeRoseMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 50 years      
Pike 7        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 9,709us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Pike7Member
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 22,799us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Pike7Member
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Pike7Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 9,653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Pike7Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 26,575us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Pike7Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 36,228us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Pike7Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 14,025us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_Pike7Member
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Plaza El Segundo        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 180,269us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PlazaElSegundoMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 62,127us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PlazaElSegundoMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 153,556us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PlazaElSegundoMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 36,876us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PlazaElSegundoMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 62,127us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PlazaElSegundoMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 190,432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PlazaElSegundoMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 252,559us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PlazaElSegundoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 18,186us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_PlazaElSegundoMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Queen Anne Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 3,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QueenAnnePlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 8,457us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QueenAnnePlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,274us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QueenAnnePlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 3,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QueenAnnePlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 14,731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QueenAnnePlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 18,050us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QueenAnnePlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 8,433us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QueenAnnePlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Quince Orchard Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 3,197us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QuinceOrchardPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 7,949us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QuinceOrchardPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 21,878us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QuinceOrchardPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 2,928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QuinceOrchardPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 30,096us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QuinceOrchardPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 33,024us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QuinceOrchardPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 14,462us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_QuinceOrchardPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Rockville Town Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RockvilleTownSquareMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RockvilleTownSquareMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 8,092us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RockvilleTownSquareMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 41,858us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RockvilleTownSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RockvilleTownSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 49,950us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RockvilleTownSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 49,950us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RockvilleTownSquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 11,727us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RockvilleTownSquareMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 50 years      
Rollingwood Apts.        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 22,130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RollingwoodApartmentsMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 552us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RollingwoodApartmentsMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 2,246us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RollingwoodApartmentsMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,046us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RollingwoodApartmentsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 572us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RollingwoodApartmentsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 9,272us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RollingwoodApartmentsMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 9,844us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RollingwoodApartmentsMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 8,189us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_RollingwoodApartmentsMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 25 years      
Sam's Park and Shop        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 4,840us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SamsParkAndShopMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 6,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SamsParkAndShopMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,338us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SamsParkAndShopMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 4,840us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SamsParkAndShopMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 7,657us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SamsParkAndShopMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 12,497us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SamsParkAndShopMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 4,364us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SamsParkAndShopMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Santana Row        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 66,682us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SantanaRowMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 7,502us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SantanaRowMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 619,379us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SantanaRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 57,574us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SantanaRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 635,989us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SantanaRowMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 693,563us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SantanaRowMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 135,085us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SantanaRowMember
     
Santana Row | Minimum        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 40 years      
Santana Row | Maximum        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 50 years      
Saugus        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 4,383us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SaugusMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 8,291us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SaugusMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,227us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SaugusMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 4,383us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SaugusMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 10,518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SaugusMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 14,901us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SaugusMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,436us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_SaugusMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Shirlington        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,491us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShirlingtonMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 9,761us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShirlingtonMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 14,808us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShirlingtonMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 35,364us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShirlingtonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 4,234us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShirlingtonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 55,699us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShirlingtonMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 59,933us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShirlingtonMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 20,957us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShirlingtonMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
The Grove at Shrewsbury        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 59,633us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TheGroveatShrewsburyMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 18,016us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TheGroveatShrewsburyMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 103,115us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TheGroveatShrewsburyMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 406us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TheGroveatShrewsburyMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 18,016us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TheGroveatShrewsburyMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 103,521us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TheGroveatShrewsburyMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 121,537us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TheGroveatShrewsburyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,507us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TheGroveatShrewsburyMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
The Shoppes At Nottingham Square        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 4,441us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShoppesAtNottinghamSquareMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 12,849us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShoppesAtNottinghamSquareMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 148us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShoppesAtNottinghamSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 4,441us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShoppesAtNottinghamSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 12,997us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShoppesAtNottinghamSquareMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 17,438us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShoppesAtNottinghamSquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,515us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ShoppesAtNottinghamSquareMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Third Street Promenade        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 22,645us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ThirdStreetPromenadeMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 12,709us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ThirdStreetPromenadeMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 42,994us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ThirdStreetPromenadeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 25,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ThirdStreetPromenadeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 53,223us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ThirdStreetPromenadeMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 78,348us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ThirdStreetPromenadeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 28,315us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_ThirdStreetPromenadeMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Tower        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 7,170us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 10,518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,715us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 7,280us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 14,123us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 21,403us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,396us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Tower Shops        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 29,940us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerShopsJanuary192011Member
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 43,390us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerShopsJanuary192011Member
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 10,594us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerShopsJanuary192011Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 29,962us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerShopsJanuary192011Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 53,962us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerShopsJanuary192011Member
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 83,924us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerShopsJanuary192011Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 8,425us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TowerShopsJanuary192011Member
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Troy        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 3,126us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TroyMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 5,193us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TroyMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 21,653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TroyMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 4,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TroyMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 25,944us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TroyMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 29,972us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TroyMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 18,843us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TroyMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 22 years      
Tyson's Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 388us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TysonStationMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 453us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TysonStationMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,679us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TysonStationMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TysonStationMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 4,045us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TysonStationMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 4,520us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TysonStationMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,277us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_TysonStationMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 17 years      
Westgate Center        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 6,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WestgateMallMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 107,284us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WestgateMallMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 28,278us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WestgateMallMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 6,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WestgateMallMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 135,562us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WestgateMallMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 141,881us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WestgateMallMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 31,731us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WestgateMallMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
White Marsh Plaza        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 3,478us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshPlazaMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 21,413us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshPlazaMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 248us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 3,478us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 21,661us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshPlazaMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 25,139us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 6,307us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshPlazaMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
White Marsh Other        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 34,281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshOtherMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 1,843us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshOtherMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 402us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshOtherMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 34,311us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshOtherMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 2,215us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshOtherMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 36,526us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshOtherMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 591us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WhiteMarshOtherMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Wildwood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 22,420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WildwoodMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 9,111us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WildwoodMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 1,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WildwoodMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 8,354us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WildwoodMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 9,111us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WildwoodMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 9,415us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WildwoodMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 18,526us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WildwoodMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 7,946us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WildwoodMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 33 years 4 months      
Willow Grove        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 1,499us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowGroveMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 6,643us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowGroveMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 21,819us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowGroveMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 1,499us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowGroveMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 28,462us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowGroveMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 29,961us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowGroveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 23,185us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowGroveMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Willow Lawn        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial cost to company, Land 3,192us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowLawnMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 7,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowLawnMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 73,143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowLawnMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 7,790us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowLawnMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 76,268us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowLawnMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 84,058us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowLawnMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 48,754us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WillowLawnMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years      
Wynnewood        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 25,994us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WynnewoodMember
     
Initial cost to company, Land 8,055us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WynnewoodMember
     
Initial cost to company, Buildings and Improvements 13,759us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WynnewoodMember
     
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 18,808us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WynnewoodMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Land 8,055us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WynnewoodMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Buildings and Improvements 32,567us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WynnewoodMember
     
Gross amount at which carried at close of period, Total 40,622us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WynnewoodMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization $ 18,729us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= frt_WynnewoodMember
     
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed 35 years