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Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (Schedule of ATM Equity Program) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Shares issued (in shares) 123,585,000us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued 122,489,000us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued
ATM Equity Program [Member]    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Shares issued (in shares) 809,100us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued
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Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share) $ 36.29wri_WeightedAveragePricePerShare
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Gross proceeds $ 29,360us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock
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