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Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Real Estate Development Commitments (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
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Projects/Investments/Units/Remaining Commitments schedule |
Total project costs remaining under development commitment fund | $ 573.6
Parent |
Projects/Investments/Units/Remaining Commitments schedule |
Total project costs remaining under development commitment fund | 158.8
Corporate Joint Venture |
Projects/Investments/Units/Remaining Commitments schedule |
Total project costs remaining under development commitment fund | 6.4
Construction Loans |
Projects/Investments/Units/Remaining Commitments schedule |
Total project costs remaining under development commitment fund | $ 408.4

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