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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Nov. 04, 2009 Minimum [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Coventry II Joint Ventures [Member] Property | Dec. 31, 2013 Oxford [Member] | Jan. 23, 2013 Oxford [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of existing retail properties |  |  | 10 |  |
Minimum amount of compensatory and consequential damages |  | $ 500 |  |  |
Amount transferred to pay vendors pursuant to an agreement |  |  |  |  | 11
Unasserted claim under agreement |  |  |  | 5 |
Aggregate amount related to construction of shopping centers | 14.7 |  |  |  |
Outstanding letters of credit | 26.7 |  |  |  |
Affiliate debt guarantee | $ 5.2 |  |  |  |
Long-term ground leases expiration period | 2070 |  |  |  |
Period space in shopping centers leased | One month to 30 years |  |  |  |

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