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Interest Capitalized | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
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Interest Capitalized | Interest CapitalizedThe Company capitalizes interest during the development and redevelopment of real estate assets. Capitalized interest associated with the Company's development or redevelopment activities totaled $44,157,000, $62,823,000 and $60,331,000 for years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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