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Unconsolidated Affiliates, Noncontrolling Interests and Cost Method Investments (Summarized Financial Information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Investments in real estate assets, gross | $ 2,143,187 | $ 2,239,160 |  |
Accumulated depreciation | (492,864) | (447,121) |  |
Investment in real estate, net | 1,650,323 | 1,792,039 |  |
Construction in progress | 21,809 | 19,640 |  |
Net investment in real estate assets | 1,672,132 | 1,811,679 |  |
Other assets | 175,540 | 190,465 |  |
Assets | 1,847,672 | 2,002,144 |  |
Mortgage and other indebtedness | 1,456,622 | 1,478,601 |  |
Other liabilities | 48,538 | 51,818 |  |
Liabilities | 1,505,160 | 1,530,419 |  |
The Company | 196,694 | 267,136 |  |
Other investors | 145,818 | 204,589 |  |
Total owners' equity | 342,512 | 471,725 |  |
Liabilities and owners' equity | 1,847,672 | 2,002,144 |  |
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Total revenues | 251,628 | 177,222 | 154,078 | [1]
Depreciation and amortization | (82,534) | (58,538) | (53,951) | [1]
Other operating expenses | (76,567) | (53,417) | (48,723) | [1]
Income from operations | 92,527 | 65,267 | 51,404 | [1]
Interest income | 1,365 | 1,420 | 1,112 | [1]
Interest expense | 84,421 | 59,972 | 55,161 | [1]
Gain on sales of real estate assets | (2,063) | (1,744) | (1,492) | [1]
Income from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 166 | [1]
Net income (loss) | $ 11,534 | $ 8,459 | $ (987) | [1]
[1] | The results of operations of Plaza del Sol, which was sold in June 2010, have been reflected as discontinued operations.

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