Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Differences in basis | $ 3,700 | $ 3,700 | $ 3,700 | ||
| Unconsolidated Properties [Member] | |||||
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| Joint Ventures Impairment loss | 18,042 | $ 5,838 | $ 18,042 | $ 5,838 | |
| Unconsolidated Properties [Member] | RioCan Canda [Member] | |||||
| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
| Joint Ventures Impairment loss | 18,000 | ||||
| Our Share of Impairment Losses Related to Real Estate Partnerships | $ 9,000 | ||||
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- Definition Impairment losses measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the business or real estate partnerships exceeds the fair value of the business or partnership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying amount of real property to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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