ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified		3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 properties opportunity_fund	Mar. 31, 2014 Fund I and Mervyns I	Mar. 31, 2014 Core Portfolio properties	Mar. 31, 2014 Opportunity Funds properties	Dec. 31, 2013 Fund II	Mar. 31, 2014 Operating Partnership, as General Partner or Managing Member	Mar. 31, 2014 Institutional Investors [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Ownership interest by general partner or managing partner		37.78%				96.00%
Number of retail properties (in properties)	119		80	39
Number of opportunity funds	4
Remaining funds rate of distribution to partnership						20.00%
Remaining funds rate of distribution to all partners							80.00%
Payments of dividends					$ 47.1