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Noncash Investing and Financing Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items] |  |
Accrued dividends and distributions payable | $ 54,569 | $ 54,491
Additions to real estate assets accrued but not yet paid | 5,326 | 3,965
River Ridge Mall |  |
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items] |  |
Increase in investment in unconsolidated affiliate | 14,030 | 0
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (5) | 0
Transfer of Real Estate Assets in Settlement of Mortgage Debt Obligations | River Ridge Mall |  |
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items] |  |
Decrease in real estate assets | $ (14,025) | $ 0

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