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Limited Partners' Non-Controlling Interests in the Parent Company (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]    
Aggregate amount related to non-controlling interests classified within equity $ 17.3us-gaap_MinorityInterestInOperatingPartnerships $ 17.5us-gaap_MinorityInterestInOperatingPartnerships
Settlement Value Of Non Controlling Interest In Operating Partnership $ 24.5bdn_SettlementValueOfNonControllingInterestInOperatingPartnership $ 24.5bdn_SettlementValueOfNonControllingInterestInOperatingPartnership