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Interest Capitalized | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017
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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 $17,821,000 and $20,609,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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