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Equity, Capital and Other Interests - Changes in Issued and Outstanding Common Shares and Units (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 shares
Equity Capital And Other Interests [Abstract] |
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 365,870,924
Common Shares Issued: |
Conversion of OP Units | 1,107,735
Exercise of share options | 343,527
Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) | 54,843
Restricted share grants, net | 85,451
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 367,462,480
Units |
Total Units Outstanding | 14,626,075
Restricted unit grants, net | 291,647
Conversion of OP Units to Common Shares | (1,107,735)
Total Units Outstanding | 13,809,987
Common Shares And Units Outstanding | 381,272,467
Units Ownership Interest in Operating Partnership | 3.60%

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- Definition Represents the Equity of the Parent Company and the Capital of the Operating Partnership as well as the interests of Partially Owned and Limited Partners. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition OP Units converted into shares of stock during the period. An example of a convertible unit is an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust unit (UPREIT unit). Subject to certain exceptions, this unit can be exchanged for Common Shares on a one-for-one basis. + References No definition available. + Details
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