Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,262,257	$ 1,290,784
Accumulated depreciation	(257,046)	(293,474)
Property, net	1,005,211	997,310
Other assets, net	116,308	130,251
Total Assets	1,121,519	1,127,561
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	347,847	345,186
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	12,298	12,285
Other liabilities, net	25,795	29,509
Total Liabilities	385,940	386,980
Equity	735,579	740,581
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,121,519	$ 1,127,561