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Interest Capitalized | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Interest Capitalized | 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 $19,800,000 and $18,626,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $38,830,000 and $38,305,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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