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Interest Capitalized	12 Months Ended
	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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Information about the amount of total interest cost capitalized in conjunction with assets that are being constructed for sale or lease during the periods presented.

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