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Noncontrolling Interests (LP) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011
Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] |
Noncontrolling Interests (LP) | 7. Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates At September 30, 2011, noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates relates to our joint venture partner’s 50.0% interest in office properties located in Richmond, VA. Our joint venture partner is an unrelated third party.

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