Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Carrying value per balance sheet
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Notes receivable issued in connection with property sales	$ 18.3	$ 19.1
Mortgages payable assumed in connection with acquisitions	852.6	783.4
Notes and bonds payable, net of unamortized original issuance discounts	3,785.4	3,185.5
Estimated fair value
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Notes receivable issued in connection with property sales	20.1	21.1
Mortgages payable assumed in connection with acquisitions	857.9	780.0
Notes and bonds payable, net of unamortized original issuance discounts	$ 4,092.8	$ 3,340.7