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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Compensation Costs (Including Bonuses and Benefits) Capitalized | During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s internal direct construction costs are comprised entirely of capitalized salaries. The following table shows the amount of compensation costs (including bonuses and benefits) capitalized for the years presented (in thousands):
| December 31, |
| 2015 |  |  | 2014 |  |  | 2013 |
Development | $ | 2,641 |  |  | $ | 1,749 |  |  | $ | 156 |
Redevelopment |  | 221 |  |  |  | 184 |  |  |  | 194 |
Tenant Improvements |  | 4,429 |  |  |  | 3,261 |  |  |  | 3,323 |
Total | $ | 7,291 |  |  | $ | 5,194 |  |  | $ | 3,673 |

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