Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,307,278	$ 1,331,445
Accumulated depreciation	(289,393)	(279,067)
Property, net	1,017,885	1,052,378
Other assets, net	127,795	126,890
Total Assets	1,145,680	1,179,268
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	359,770	380,816
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	12,615	13,749
Other liabilities, net	33,040	26,226
Total Liabilities	405,425	420,791
Equity	740,255	758,477
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,145,680	$ 1,179,268