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Investments in Partially Owned Entities - Partially Owned Property Income Statement Schedule (Parenthetical) (Details) - Unconsolidated Non-VIE $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Legacy JV [Member] |
Liquidation Value Preferred Interests | $ 39.9
PARTIALLY OWNED PROPERTIES |
Joint venture ownership percentage owned by company | 60.00%
Residual JV [Member] |
PARTIALLY OWNED PROPERTIES |
Joint venture ownership percentage owned by company | 60.00%

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