DEVELOPMENT (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
DEVELOPMENT [Abstract]
Percentage of Property Occupation by Tenants when Development Cost Ceased Being Capitalized	80.00%
Length of Time After Project Completion When Development Cost are no Longer Capitalized	1 year

Length of Time (in years) After Project Completion When Development Cost Ceased Being Capitalized

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