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Acquisitions - Summary of Acquired Shopping Centers (Detail) - Shopping Center [Member] $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Phoenix [Member] | AZ [Member] |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Date Acquired | 2016-02
Purchase Price | $ 60.5
Portland [Member] | OR [Member] |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Date Acquired | 2016-09
Purchase Price | $ 86.3

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