Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Capitalized interest	$ 1,201	$ 728
BRANDYWINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
Capitalized interest	$ 1,201	$ 728

Amount of cash paid for interest capitalized, classified as investing activity.

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