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Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Distributions from joint ventures, including those in excess of basis | $ 1.8 | $ 1.2
Distributions from joint ventures | $ 0.6 | $ 0.3

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