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Interest Capitalized | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Capitalized |
Interest Capitalized | 2. Interest Capitalized The Company capitalizes interest during the development and redevelopment of real estate assets. Capitalized interest associated with the Company's development or redevelopment activities totaled $49,556,000 for 2012, $33,863,000 for 2011 and $33,393,000 for 2010.

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