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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Separate Unrestricted Cash For Deferred Compensation Plan. | $ 38,100 |  | $ 39,400
Gains (losses) from investments in securities | (365) | $ 2,272 |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets | 138,868 |  | 70,839
Unsecured commercial paper | $ 500,000 |  | 500,000
Number of VIEs | 11 |  |
Commercial Paper |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Unsecured commercial paper | $ 500,000 |  |
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Member] |  |  |
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Number of VIEs | 2 |  |
Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-Based Payments and Retirement Benefits |  |  |
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Gains (losses) from investments in securities | $ (400) | $ 2,300 |
Environmental Focused Investment Fund |  |  |
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Prepaid Expense and Other Assets | 7,700 |  | 7,100
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] |  |  |
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Prepaid Expense and Other Assets | $ 46,605 |  | $ 15,036
Number of VIEs | 9 |  |
Commercial Real Estate Properties [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] |  |  |
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Number of VIEs | 6 |  |

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