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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Schedule of Properties Owned by Operating Partnership) (Details) | Sep. 30, 2017 property associated_center mixed_use_center office_building mall community_center
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Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |
Malls (mall) | mall | 68
Associated Centers (associated center) | associated_center | 23
Community Centers (community center) | community_center | 9
Office Buildings (office building) | 5
Total (property) | property | 105
Consolidated properties |
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |
Malls (mall) | mall | 60
Associated Centers (associated center) | associated_center | 20
Community Centers (community center) | community_center | 4
Office Buildings (office building) | 5
Total (property) | property | 89
Number of mixed-use centers owned (mixed use center) | mixed_use_center | 1
Consolidated properties | CBL & Associates Limited Partnership |
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |
Office Buildings (office building) | 2
Unconsolidated Properties |
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |
Malls (mall) | mall | 8
Associated Centers (associated center) | associated_center | 3
Community Centers (community center) | community_center | 5
Office Buildings (office building) | 0
Total (property) | property | 16

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