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           Properties, net (Details) (USD $) 
        In Thousands, unless otherwise specified  | 
        
           Mar. 31, 2012 
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           Dec. 31, 2011 
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| Properties | ||
| Operating properties, net | $ 2,704,323 | $ 2,714,056 | 
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           Operating properties, net 
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| Properties | ||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (570,242) | (559,679) | 
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           Operating properties, net | Land [Member] 
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| Properties | ||
| Gross | 471,995 | 472,483 | 
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           Operating properties, net | Building and Building Improvements [Member] 
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| Properties | ||
| Gross | $ 2,802,570 | $ 2,801,252 | 
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          Gross amount of real estate as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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- Definition 
          The cumulative amount of depreciation for real estate property held for investment purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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- Definition 
          Carrying amount of income producing properties held for rental. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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