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Noncontrolling Interests: (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
NonControlling Interests: [Abstract] |  |  |
Limited partnership interest of the operating partnership (as a percent) | 7.00% |  |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Number of trading days used to calculate redemption value | 10 days |  |
Redemption value of outstanding OP Units not owned by the Company | $ 587,917 | $ 586,409 |
Outside ownership interests in Shoppingtown Mall, purchase option | $ 11,366 |  | $ 0

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- Definition Carrying amount, attributable to noncontrolling interests, of an entity's issued and outstanding stock which is not included within permanent equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. Includes stock with a put option held by an ESOP and stock redeemable by a holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer. + References No definition available. + Details
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