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Asset Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill, net |  | $ 685,310 | $ 685,310
Minimum |  |  |
Other Acquisitions |  |  |
Obligation to fund certain pre-development costs, annual amount |  | 1,000 |
Maximum |  |  |
Other Acquisitions |  |  |
Obligation to fund certain pre-development costs, annual amount |  | 2,000 |
Development Agreement |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchase price | $ 24,500 |  |
Peninsula |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill, net |  | $ 471,734 |

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