Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,331,445	$ 1,401,982
Accumulated depreciation	(279,067)	(261,454)
Property, net	1,052,378	1,140,528
Other assets, net	126,890	142,638
Total Assets	1,179,268	1,283,166
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	380,816	453,390
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	13,749	30,214
Other liabilities, net	26,226	29,711
Total Liabilities	420,791	513,315
Equity	758,477	769,851
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,179,268	$ 1,283,166