Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,290,784	$ 1,331,445
Accumulated depreciation	(293,474)	(279,067)
Property, net	997,310	1,052,378
Other assets, net	130,251	125,332
Total Assets	1,127,561	1,177,710
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	345,186	379,258
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	12,285	13,749
Other liabilities, net	29,509	26,226
Total Liabilities	386,980	419,233
Equity	740,581	758,477
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,127,561	$ 1,177,710