Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures - Summary of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Variable rate, weighted average interest rate		3.42%
Variable rate		$ 644,399	$ 629,479
Fixed rate, weighted average interest rate		4.00%
Fixed rate		$ 558,657	561,236
Unconsolidated real estate ventures - mortgages payable		1,203,056	1,190,715
Unamortized deferred financing costs		(2,525)	(2,859)
Unconsolidated real estate ventures - mortgages payable, net		$ 1,200,531	$ 1,187,856
Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) \| Mortgages Payable
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 160,000
Proceeds from loan	134,500
Remaining borrowing capacity	$ 25,500

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