Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of fair value assets measured on a non-recurring basis

The following table presents our assets measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis for each hierarchy level and represents only those assets whose carrying values were adjusted to fair value during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Year Ended September 30, 2014
Available-for-sale marketable equity securities (a)	$	24,765	$	—	$	—	$	24,765
Deferred compensation plan assets (a)	—		517		—		517
Development projects in progress (b)	—		—		14,379		14,379
Land held for sale (b)	—		—		4,117		4,117
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Deferred compensation plan assets (a)	—		653		—		653
Development projects in progress (b)	—		—		—		—
Land held for sale (b)	—		—		4,072		4,072

Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of other financial assets and liabilities

The carrying values and estimated fair values of other financial assets and liabilities were as follows:

	As of September 30, 2014				As of September 30, 2013
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Senior Notes	$	1,435,183	$	1,462,899	$	1,416,860	$	1,469,904
Junior Subordinated Notes	55,736		55,736		53,670		53,670
	$	1,490,919	$	1,518,635	$	1,470,530	$	1,523,574