Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,244,419	$ 1,241,004
Accumulated depreciation	(290,227)	(285,033)
Property, net	954,192	955,971
Other assets, net	112,772	115,743
Total Assets	1,066,964	1,071,714
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	286,259	298,124
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	12,005	12,017
Other liabilities, net	23,320	24,759
Total Liabilities	321,584	334,900
Equity	745,380	736,814
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,066,964	$ 1,071,714