Properties, net (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands  | 
Dec. 31, 2016  | 
Dec. 31, 2015  | 
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| Projects in development or held for future development | $ 401,531 | $ 429,219 | 
| Projects in development or held for future development [Member] | Land in development or held for future development [Member] | ||
| Properties | ||
| Projects in development or held for future development | 195,521 | 207,774 | 
| Projects in development or held for future development [Member] | Development in progress, excluding land [Member] | ||
| Properties | ||
| Projects in development or held for future development | $ 206,010 | $ 221,445 | 
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