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Investments in Real Estate and Real Estate Under Construction - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Investments in Real Estate and Real Estate Under Construction [Line Items] |  |
Below-market leases, net of accretion | $ 28,967 | $ 54,414
Future accretion, year 1 | 2,327 |
Future accretion, year 2 | 1,978 |
Future accretion, year 3 | 1,970 |
Future accretion, year 4 | 1,663 |
Future accretion, year 5 | 1,494 |
Acquisition related costs | 2,404 | 1,901
Investments in real estate under construction | 95,402 | 106,238
Development Deals [Member] |  |
Investments in Real Estate and Real Estate Under Construction [Line Items] |  |
Capitalized interest | $ 2,726 | $ 2,828

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