Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
ASSETS
Property	$ 4,187,531		$ 4,246,334
Accumulated Depreciation	(1,193,095)		(1,161,970)
Property, net	2,994,436		3,084,364
Other, net	209,080		205,074
Total Assets	3,881,773		3,961,400
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	1,786,962		1,838,419
Other liabilities, net	218,369		217,489
Total Liabilities	2,101,310		2,160,898
Equity	1,780,463	$ 1,795,421	1,800,502	$ 1,855,732	$ 1,866,245	$ 1,876,160
Total Liabilities and Equity	3,881,773		3,961,400
Unconsolidated joint venture
ASSETS
Property	1,098,782		1,093,504
Accumulated Depreciation	(291,039)		(275,802)
Property, net	807,743		817,702
Other, net	79,431		81,285
Total Assets	887,174		898,987
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	191,089		192,674
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	9,038		9,836
Other liabilities, net	17,846		15,340
Total Liabilities	217,973		217,850
Equity	669,201		681,137
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 887,174		$ 898,987