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Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Distributions from joint ventures, including those in excess of basis | $ 4.9 | $ 3.9
Distributions from joint ventures | $ 1.4 | $ 1.7

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