Assets Classified As Held for Sale (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) ft²	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Assets held for sale - area of real estate \| ft²	334,144
Net assets from asset held for sale
Total assets	$ 17,749	$ 117,879
Total liabilities	(1,083)	(33,081)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,750)	(841)
Net assets classified as held for sale	$ 14,916	$ 83,957

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