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Other Assets and Intangibles - Summary of Amortization Expense Related to the Intangibles, Excluding Above and Below-Market Leases (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract] |  |  |
Amortization expense | $ 72.1 | $ 92.6 | $ 109.5

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