Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,211,468	$ 1,290,784
Accumulated depreciation	(255,352)	(293,474)
Property, net	956,116	997,310
Other assets, net	109,647	130,251
Total Assets	1,065,763	1,127,561
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	314,251	345,186
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	8,544	12,285
Other liabilities, net	30,675	29,509
Total Liabilities	353,470	386,980
Equity	712,293	740,581
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,065,763	$ 1,127,561