Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,196,770	$ 1,290,784
Accumulated depreciation	(261,392)	(293,474)
Property, net	935,378	997,310
Other assets, net	114,554	130,251
Total Assets	1,049,932	1,127,561
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	301,480	345,186
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	12,585	12,285
Other liabilities, net	24,902	29,509
Total Liabilities	338,967	386,980
Equity	710,965	740,581
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,049,932	$ 1,127,561