Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,216,844	$ 1,290,784
Accumulated depreciation	(254,672)	(293,474)
Property, net	962,172	997,310
Other assets, net	116,765	130,251
Total Assets	1,078,937	1,127,561
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	315,193	345,186
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	12,608	12,285
Other liabilities, net	29,350	29,509
Total Liabilities	357,151	386,980
Equity	721,786	740,581
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,078,937	$ 1,127,561