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Organization, Formation and Structure - Additional Information (Detail) | Mar. 31, 2014 partnership
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Distribution of REIT taxable income (excluding net capital gains) to its stockholders | 90.00%
Number of partnerships | 2
Shopping Centers |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of real estate properties | 50
Held-for-sale |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of real estate properties | 1
Mixed-Use Properties |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of real estate properties | 6
Non-operating Development Properties |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of real estate properties | 3

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