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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Consolidation percentage if not wholly owned but controlled Less than 100% of the equity
Percentage of occupancy for stabilization 90.00%pld_PercentageOfOccupancyForStabilization
Period after completion of construction for commencement of depreciation 1 year
Estimated useful lives 40 years
Average lease term period 7 years
Depreciation commencement description Depreciation commences when the asset is ready for its intended use, which we define as the earlier of stabilization (90% occupied) or one year after completion of construction.
Noncontrolling interests in real estate entities 100.00%us-gaap_MinorityInterestOwnershipPercentageByParent
Percentage of taxable income distribute 100.00%pld_DistributableIncomePercentageForTaxExemption
Capital Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 5 years
Capital Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 7 years
Standard Tenant Improvements [Member]  
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 10 years
Depreciable and Land Improvements [Member]  
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 25 years
Operating Properties [Member]  
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 30 years