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Unconsolidated Affiliates and Noncontrolling Interests - Narrative (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2020 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2020 entity
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Number of entities - equity method of accounting (entity) |  | 28
Number of 50/50 joint ventures |  | 17
Atlanta Outlet JV, LLC |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) | 50.00% |
Balance of non-recourse debt | $ | $ 4,680,000 |
Partnership guarantee (as a percent) | 100.00% |
Debt instrument, maturity date | Nov. 30, 2023 |
Atlanta Outlet JV, LLC | LIBOR |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) | 2.50% |
Minimum |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) |  | 20.00%
Ownership in variable interest entity (as a percent) |  | 50.00%
Maximum |  |
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) |  | 65.00%
Ownership in variable interest entity (as a percent) |  | 92.00%

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