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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical)
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6 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||
| Balance (in shares) | 72,011,324 | 66,931,582 |
| Conversion of common units to common shares | 54,550 | 21,045 |
| Preferred shares issued to the public (in shares) and Common shares issued to the public (in shares) | 6,900,000 | 4,600,000 |
| Exercise of share options | 12,667 | 180,464 |
| Restricted common share redemptions | 133,081 | 107,442 |
| Balance (in shares) | 72,084,932 | 71,891,631 |
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares issued during the period upon the conversion of units. An example of a convertible unit is an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust unit (UPREIT unit). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of new stock issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and have not been retired and are not held in treasury. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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