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Shareholders' Equity - Conversion of Series E Convertible Unit into Series D Convertible Units (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2016 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain on conversion of Series E units | $ |  | $ 11,463 | $ 0 | $ 0
Series E Convertible Units |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contingent beneficial conversion, Series E | $ | $ 2,800 | $ 2,800 |  |
Series E Convertible Units | Operating Partnership |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Units owned (in shares) | 4,375,000 |  |  |
Series E Convertible Units | AH LLC |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Units owned (in shares) |  | 0 | 4,375,000 |
Series E Convertible Units | AH LLC | Operating Partnership |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Units owned (in shares) | 4,375,000 |  |  |
Business acquisition, equity interest issued or issuable, number of shares, multiplier | 1 |  |  |

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