Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,241,004	$ 1,196,770
Accumulated depreciation	(285,033)	(261,392)
Property, net	955,971	935,378
Other assets, net	115,743	114,554
Total Assets	1,071,714	1,049,932
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	298,124	301,480
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	12,017	12,585
Other liabilities, net	24,759	24,902
Total Liabilities	334,900	338,967
Equity	736,814	710,965
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,071,714	$ 1,049,932