Investment In Real Estate Joint Ventures And Partnerships (Schedule Of Combined Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
ASSETS
Property	$ 1,254,846	$ 1,241,004
Accumulated depreciation	(300,201)	(285,033)
Property, net	954,645	955,971
Other assets, net	123,247	115,743
Total Assets	1,077,892	1,071,714
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)	270,443	298,124
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors and Affiliates	11,740	12,017
Other liabilities, net	29,597	24,759
Total Liabilities	311,780	334,900
Equity	766,112	736,814
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,077,892	$ 1,071,714