Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Exchange ratio	1
Fair value conversion ratio	1
Farley Office and Retail \| JV
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Equity method ownership percentage	95.00%
Capital contributions	$ 209,661
Redeemable Noncontrolling Partnership Units
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)	49,571	$ 49,465
Partnership Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redemption value of redeemable class A units	654,484	554,136
Partnership Interest \| Class A Units
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redemption value of redeemable class A units	$ 654,484	$ 554,136

The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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As of the reporting date, the carrying amount of noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. The noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) may be in the form of common shares (regardless of class), limited partnership units (regardless of class), non-preferential membership interests, or any other form of common equity regardless of investee entity legal form.

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The fair value of shares that would be issued, determined under the conditions specified in the contract if the settlement were to occur at the reporting date.

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