Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Assets Held for Sale (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Period expected for sales to finalize (in months)	12 months

Disposal Group, Period Expected For Sales To Finalize

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