Properties, Net (Details 5) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
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| Pro forma total revenues | $ 152,736 | $ 498,657 |
| Pro forma net income attributable to COPT common shareholders | $ 88,836 | $ 112,941 |
| Pro Forma EPS, Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.94 | $ 1.20 |
| Pro Forma EPS, Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.94 | $ 1.20 |
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