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Notes Receivable, Net and Other - Schedule of Other Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
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Interest income	$ 1,576	$ 124	$ 2,153	$ 137
Notes Receivable
Receivables with Imputed Interest [Line Items]
Discount amortization income	86	87	252	379
Accounts Receivable
Receivables with Imputed Interest [Line Items]
Discount amortization income	10	10
Future Ownership Rights Of Parking Parcel
Receivables with Imputed Interest [Line Items]
Interest income	$ 0	$ 54	$ 0	$ 211