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Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 28, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Disposal Group Income And Expenses |  |  |  |
Income from discontinued operations |  | $ 0 | $ 529 | $ 2,252
Kings Plaza Regional Shopping Center [Member] |  |  |  |
Disposal Group Income And Expenses |  |  |  |
Income from discontinued operations |  |  | $ 529 | $ 2,252
Kings Plaza Regional Shopping Center [Member] | Macerich [Member] |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Real Estate Property Sold Gross | $ 751,000 |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of real estate | 479,000 |  |  |
Common Stock From Sale of Real Estate | 30,000 |  |  |
Deferred net gain on disposal of property | $ 2,348 |  |  |

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