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Business Combinations (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jun. 02, 2011
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Schedule of purchase price consideration for business combinations |  |
Total purchase price | $ 86.5 | $ 5,856.5
AMB [Member] |  |
Schedule of purchase price consideration for business combinations |  |
Investment in real estate properties | 8,172.8 |
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated investees | 1,620.3 |
Cash, accounts receivable and other assets | 687.8 |
Debt | (3,646.7) |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | (430.5) |
Noncontrolling interest | (547.2) |
Total purchase price | 5,856.5 |
PEPR [Member] |  |
Schedule of purchase price consideration for business combinations |  |
Investment in real estate properties | 4,453.0 |
Cash, accounts receivable and other assets | 251.8 |
Debt | (2,240.7) |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | (703.5) |
Noncontrolling interest | (133.7) |
Total purchase price | $ 1,626.9 |

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