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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) ft² in Thousands, $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) ft² property
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Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Rentable square feet of commercial real estate properties (in sq feet) | 32,500
Atlanta, GA Building Acquisition (09/2015) [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Number of office properties acquired | property | 2
Kansas City, MO Portfolio Disposition [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Expected severance costs to be incurred | $ | $ 2.5
Kansas City, MO Portfolio Disposition [Member] | Retail Rentable Square Feet [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Rentable square feet of commercial real estate properties (in sq feet) | 804
Kansas City, MO Portfolio Disposition [Member] | Office Rentable Square Feet [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Rentable square feet of commercial real estate properties (in sq feet) | 617

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