Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for impairment, net of tax	$ 29,443	$ 0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments	151,142	15,397
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of unsecured credit facilities	(60,000)
Partnership Interest [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	(172,588)	(93,039)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	266,812	243,757
Amortization of deferred loan costs and debt premiums	7,599	7,144
Amortization of above and below Market Leases	(26,031)	(18,784)
Share-based Compensation	10,012	16,836
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	(29,548)	(33,804)
Gain on sale of real estate, net of tax	(4,448)	(4,913)
Provision for impairment, net of tax	29,443	0
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt	11,172	12,404
Distribution of earnings from operations of investments in real estate partnerships	(40,366)	(40,817)
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net	0	51
Deferred compensation expense	1,475	2,885
Realized and unrealized gain on investments	(1,524)	(2,878)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Tenant and other receivables, net	(13,326)	(11,327)
Deferred leasing costs	(6,259)	(10,294)
Other assets	(6,565)	8,075
Accounts payable and other liabilities	15,100	4,908
Tenants’ security, escrow deposits and prepaid rent	(2,111)	(2,490)
Net cash provided by operating activities	464,755	345,426
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of operating real estate	(85,766)	(2,109)
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(150)	(350)
Payments for Merger Related Costs	0	(646,790)
Real estate development and capital improvements	(174,145)	(240,827)
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments	151,142	13,323
Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans Receivable	15,648	(3,460)
Investments in real estate partnerships	(58,372)	(12,296)
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital	5,488	36,603
Dividends on investment securities	281	200
Acquisition of investment securities	(16,946)	(14,011)
Proceeds from sale of investment securities	15,639	11,974
Net cash used in investing activities	(147,181)	(857,743)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(6,772)	(19,251)
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	(124,989)	0
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock	99	100
Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Units	0	325,000
Distributions to limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	(3,457)	(7,031)
Dividends paid to common stockholders	(282,858)	(233,246)
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	0	(5,029)
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	150,000	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt	299,511	953,115
Proceeds from unsecured credit facilities	455,000	950,000
Repayment of unsecured credit facilities	(370,000)	(650,000)
Proceeds from notes payable	1,740	126,999
Repayments of Notes Payable	(113,037)	(232,839)
Scheduled principal payments	(7,767)	(7,452)
Payment of loan costs	(9,448)	(12,868)
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost	10,491	12,419
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(322,469)	525,079
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	(4,895)	12,762
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	44,486	30,641
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $5,820 and $5,778 in 2018 and 2017, respectively)	104,210	73,273
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	(4,771)	(670)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Partnership units issued for acquisition of real estate	0	13,100
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	9,700	0
Common stock issued under dividend reinvestment plan	996	908
Stock-based compensation, net of capitalization	2,606	2,459
Contributions from limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	0	311
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment in trust	627	557
Contribution of stock awards into trust	1,244	1,372
Distribution of stock held in trust	524	677
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	5	51
Parent Company [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	(172,588)	(93,039)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	266,812	243,757
Amortization of deferred loan costs and debt premiums	7,599	7,144
Amortization of above and below Market Leases	(26,031)	(18,784)
Share-based Compensation	10,012	16,836
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	(29,548)	(33,804)
Gain on sale of real estate, net of tax	(4,448)	(4,913)
Provision for impairment, net of tax	29,443	0
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt	11,172	12,404
Distribution of earnings from operations of investments in real estate partnerships	(40,366)	(40,817)
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net	0	51
Deferred compensation expense	1,475	2,885
Realized and unrealized gain on investments	(1,524)	(2,878)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Tenant and other receivables, net	(13,326)	(11,327)
Deferred leasing costs	(6,259)	(10,294)
Other assets	(6,565)	8,075
Accounts payable and other liabilities	15,100	4,908
Tenants’ security, escrow deposits and prepaid rent	(2,111)	(2,490)
Net cash provided by operating activities	464,755	345,426
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of operating real estate	(85,766)	(2,109)
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(150)	(350)
Payments for Merger Related Costs	0	(646,790)
Real estate development and capital improvements	(174,145)	(240,827)
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments	151,142	13,323
Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans Receivable	15,648	(3,460)
Investments in real estate partnerships	(58,372)	(12,296)
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital	5,488	36,603
Dividends on investment securities	281	200
Acquisition of investment securities	(16,946)	(14,011)
Proceeds from sale of investment securities	15,639	11,974
Net cash used in investing activities	(147,181)	(857,743)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(6,772)	(19,251)
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	(124,989)	0
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock	99	100
Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Units	0	325,000
Distributions to limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	(3,457)	(7,031)
Distributions to exchangeable operating partnership unit holders	(582)	(450)
Dividends paid to common stockholders	(282,276)	(232,796)
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	0	(5,029)
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	150,000	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt	299,511	953,115
Proceeds from unsecured credit facilities	455,000	950,000
Repayment of unsecured credit facilities	(370,000)	(650,000)
Proceeds from notes payable	1,740	126,999
Repayments of Notes Payable	(113,037)	(232,839)
Scheduled principal payments	(7,767)	(7,452)
Payment of loan costs	(9,448)	(12,868)
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost	10,491	12,419
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(322,469)	525,079
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	(4,895)	12,762
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	44,486	30,641
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $5,820 and $5,778 in 2018 and 2017, respectively)	104,210	73,273
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	(4,771)	(670)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Partnership units issued for acquisition of real estate	0	13,100
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	9,700	0
Common stock issued under dividend reinvestment plan	996	908
Stock-based compensation, net of capitalization	2,606	2,459
Contributions from limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	0	311
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment in trust	627	557
Contribution of stock awards into trust	1,244	1,372
Distribution of stock held in trust	524	677
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	5	51
Equity One Inc. [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member]
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	0	757,399
Units Issued to Parent Company for common stock exchanged for Equity One shares	0	4,471,808
Equity One Inc. [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	0	757,399
Common stock exchanged for Equity One shares	$ 0	$ 4,471,808