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Interest Capitalized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Interest Capitalized |  |  |  |
Capitalized interest during the development and redevelopment of real estate assets | $ 15,443 | $ 16,277 | $ 50,159 | $ 44,008

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