Acquisitions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011
Acquisition of the six shopping centers
Intangible assets	$ 35,046
Six Shopping Centers Acquired [Member]
Acquisition of the six shopping centers
Land	73,415
Buildings	183,068
Tenant improvements	3,678
Intangible assets	35,046
Assets acquired	295,207
Less: Mortgage debt assumed	(173,013)
Less: Below-market leases	(14,300)
Net assets acquired	$ 107,894

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Business acquisition purchase price allocation buildings.

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Business acquisition purchase price allocation land.

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Business acquisition purchase price allocation mortgage debt assumed.

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Business acquisition purchase price allocation tenant improvements.

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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized.

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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets acquired.

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The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition.

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