Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Supplemental disclosure:
Capitalized interest	$ 4,650	$ 2,246	$ 3,586
BRANDYWINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
Supplemental disclosure:
Capitalized interest	$ 4,650	$ 2,246	$ 3,586

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

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