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Acquisitions and Dispositions of Properties - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions |  |  |  |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 12, 2024 USD ($) | Nov. 10, 2023 USD ($) item property | Jul. 25, 2023 USD ($) property | Jul. 23, 2023 USD ($) property | Jul. 13, 2023 USD ($) property | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) item
Non-core assets |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Real estate property | item |  |  |  |  |  | 3
Gross proceeds |  |  |  |  |  | $ 341
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal |  |  |  |  |  | $ 87
Ownership interest in DCRU operating properties | Hyperscale data center buildings in the Chicago metro area |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage in joint ventures |  |  |  |  | 35.00% |
Ownership interest in DCRU operating properties | Hyperscale data center buildings in the Northern Virginia |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage in joint ventures |  | 20.00% | 20.00% |  |  |
Ownership interest in DCRU operating properties | Subsequent Event | Hyperscale data center buildings in the Chicago metro area |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage in joint ventures | 20.00% |  |  |  |  |
Joint Venture With Realty Income |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership Interest in partnership |  | 80.00% |  |  |  |
Number Of Properties Sold | property |  | 2 |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Partnership Contribution |  | $ 148 |  |  |  |
Development cost |  | 150 |  |  |  |
Purchase Price |  | $ 185 |  |  |  |
Joint Venture With Realty Income | Hyperscale data center buildings in the Northern Virginia |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership Interest in partnership |  | 80.00% |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Partnership Contribution |  | $ 148 |  |  |  |
Number of data centers | item |  | 2 |  |  |  |
Pre leased |  | 100.00% |  |  |  |
Development cost |  | $ 150 |  |  |  |
Purchase Price |  | $ 185 |  |  |  |
Joint Venture with TPG Real Estate | Hyperscale data center buildings in the Northern Virginia |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number Of Properties Sold | property |  |  | 3 |  |  |
Proceeds from Partnership Contribution |  |  | $ 1,400 |  |  |
Gain on disposition |  |  | $ 576,000 |  |  |
Percentage of interest in property sold |  |  | 80.00% |  |  |
Purchase Price |  |  | $ 1,500 |  |  |
Gross Proceeds |  |  | $ 1,400 |  |  |
Joint Venture with GI Partners | Hyperscale data center buildings in the Chicago metro area |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership Interest in partnership |  |  |  | 65.00% | 65.00% |
Number Of Properties Sold | property |  |  |  | 2 | 2 |
Proceeds from Partnership Contribution |  |  |  | $ 700 | $ 700 |
Call option to increase their ownership interest in the joint venture |  |  |  |  | 80.00% |
Gain on disposition |  |  |  |  | $ 238 |
Purchase Price |  |  |  | $ 900 |  |
Joint Venture with GI Partners | Subsequent Event | Hyperscale data center buildings in the Chicago metro area |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership Interest in partnership | 80.00% |  |  |  |  |
Additional cash contribution by Joint Venture partner | $ 68 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of Interest Acquired in Joint Venture | 15.00% |  |  |  |  |

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