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Non-controlling Interests
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Non-controlling Interests [Abstract]  
Non-controlling Interests [Text Block]
13. Non-controlling Interests

The following table summarizes the effect of changes in our ownership interest in subsidiaries on the equity attributable to common shareholders for the periods indicated:
 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)
 
2015
 
2014
Net income attributable to common shareholders
 
$
151,678

 
$
75,308

Transfers from non-controlling interests:
 
 
 
 
Increase in equity for conversion of operating partnership units
 
16

 
—

Decrease in additional paid-in capital for purchase of remaining non-controlling ownership interests in two consolidated joint ventures (1)
 
(9,480
)
 
—

Change in common equity and net transfers from non-controlling interests
 
$
142,214

 
$
75,308

(1)
Refer to Note 5, "Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Impairment," for further discussion of acquisitions.