Dispositions (Components of Income and Expense Relating to Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, Net of Tax		$ 36,714	$ 3,425	$ 37,991
Rental revenue	115	16,239	1,980	48,649
Property operating expenses	134	4,458	854	13,419
Rental property depreciation and amortization	2	3,838	160	12,332
General and administrative expenses		9	13	40
Operations of income producing property	(21)	7,934	953	22,858
Interest expense		4,033	327	12,184
Equity in income in unconsolidated joint ventures		161		704
Gain on disposal of income producing properties		4,025	14,269	4,012
Loss on extinguishment of debt			(716)
Income tax benefit		33,642		34,453
Other income (loss)	316	(4)	369	6
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	295	5,011	11,123	11,858
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests - discontinued operations		11		41
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Equity One, Inc.	$ 295	$ 5,022	$ 11,123	$ 11,899