Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,331,214	$ 1,331,445
Accumulated depreciation	(286,376)	(279,067)
Property, net	1,044,838	1,052,378
Other assets, net	127,130	126,890
Total Assets	1,171,968	1,179,268
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	376,927	380,816
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	12,871	13,749
Other liabilities, net	26,119	26,226
Total Liabilities	415,917	420,791
Equity	756,051	758,477
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,171,968	$ 1,179,268