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Investments in Properties - Asset Dispositions (Details) $ in Millions | Jul. 25, 2023 USD ($) property | Jul. 13, 2023 USD ($) property
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Joint Venture with GI Partners | Hyperscale data center buildings in the Chicago metro area |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of ownership Interest in partnership |  | 65.00%
Number of properties sold | property |  | 2
Proceeds from partnership contribution |  | $ 700
Ownership percentage in joint ventures |  | 35.00%
Call option to increase their ownership interest in the joint venture |  | 80.00%
Equity Method Investment, Material Effects of Possible Conversions, Exercises or Contingent Issuances |  | In addition, GI Partners has a call option to increase their ownership interest in the joint venture from 65% to 80%. The call option must be delivered by written notice to the Company no later than January 9, 2024.
Gain on disposition |  | $ 238
Joint Venture with TPG Real Estate | Hyperscale data center buildings in the Northern Virginia |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Number of properties sold | property | 3 |
Proceeds from partnership contribution | $ 1,300 |
Ownership percentage in joint ventures | 20.00% |
Gain on disposition | $ 577 |
Percentage of interest in property sold | 80.00% |
Gross Proceeds | $ 1,300 |

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