Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,229,280	$ 1,196,770
Accumulated depreciation	(274,208)	(261,392)
Property, net	955,072	935,378
Other assets, net	113,716	114,554
Total Assets	1,068,788	1,049,932
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	300,759	301,480
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	11,432	12,585
Other liabilities, net	23,856	24,902
Total Liabilities	336,047	338,967
Equity	732,741	710,965
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,068,788	$ 1,049,932