Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,255,497	$ 1,241,004
Accumulated depreciation	(295,922)	(285,033)
Property, net	959,575	955,971
Other assets, net	111,596	115,743
Total Assets	1,071,171	1,071,714
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	280,600	298,124
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	11,422	12,017
Other liabilities, net	25,388	24,759
Total Liabilities	317,410	334,900
Equity	753,761	736,814
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,071,171	$ 1,071,714