Transaction and Other Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Transaction and Other Costs.
Completed, potential and pursued transaction expenses	$ 47	$ 732
Severance and other costs	1,448	145
Demolition costs	977	22
Transaction and other costs	$ 2,472	$ 899

Amount of expenses associated with completed, potential and integrated transactions.

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