Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships (Schedule of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,303,843	$ 1,331,445
Accumulated depreciation	(281,393)	(279,067)
Property, net	1,022,450	1,052,378
Other assets, net	129,300	126,890
Total Assets	1,151,750	1,179,268
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	361,492	380,816
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	13,252	13,749
Other liabilities, net	30,145	26,226
Total Liabilities	404,889	420,791
Equity	746,861	758,477
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,151,750	$ 1,179,268