Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,236,463	$ 1,196,770
Accumulated depreciation	(281,391)	(261,392)
Property, net	955,072	935,378
Other assets, net	119,986	114,554
Total Assets	1,075,058	1,049,932
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	299,527	301,480
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	11,445	12,585
Other liabilities, net	28,217	24,902
Total Liabilities	339,189	338,967
Equity	735,869	710,965
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,075,058	$ 1,049,932