Intangible Assets and Liabilities (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Net
2015	$ 17,396
2016	16,999
2017	15,235
2018	13,940
2019	13,408
Thereafter	110,268
Total	187,246
Net Decrease in Rental Income
Net
2015	98
2016	427
2017	370
2018	304
2019	295
Thereafter	2,621
Total	4,115
Increase to Amortization/Property Expenses
Net
2015	17,298
2016	16,572
2017	14,865
2018	13,636
2019	13,113
Thereafter	107,647
Total	$ 183,131

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

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