Difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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The amount of asset impairment charges reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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The amount of real estate property assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Gross purchase price from the acquisition of a piece of land, anything permanently fixed to it, including buildings, structures on it and so forth; includes real estate intended to generate income for the owner; excludes real estate acquired for use by the owner.

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Gross cash received from the sale of real estate that is held for investment, that is, it is part of an investing activity during the period.

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The number of real estate properties, buildings or undeveloped land parcels sold during the period.

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Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2016 center	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) property	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) property	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net basis differentials for equity method investments			$ 5,200	$ 2,200
Impairment loss			$ 0	0	$ 1,303
Number of centers sold		1	22
Proceeds from sale and disposition of property			$ 557,300
Gain on sale of property			207,865	218,611	$ 100,714
Recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, land			1,268,557	$ 1,241,004
Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Venture [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in joint ventures				90.00%
Number of centers sold \| property				2
Proceeds from sale and disposition of property			33,900	$ 19,600
Gain on sale of property			$ 6,300	$ 6,200
Gross payments to acquire real estate	$ 23,500
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in joint ventures			20.00%	20.00%
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in joint ventures			90.00%	90.00%