Properties, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands  | 
Sep. 30, 2016  | 
Dec. 31, 2015  | 
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| Investments in real estate | ||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | $ (681,476) | $ (700,363) | 
| Operating properties, net | 2,632,069 | 2,920,529 | 
| Land | ||
| Investments in real estate | ||
| Gross | 424,627 | 463,305 | 
| Buildings and improvements | ||
| Investments in real estate | ||
| Gross | $ 2,888,918 | $ 3,157,587 | 
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