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Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
9 Months Ended0 Months Ended3 Months Ended9 Months Ended0 Months Ended3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Apr. 30, 2011
Apr. 13, 2011
Palm Coast [Member]
Sep. 30, 2011
Palm Coast [Member]
Sep. 30, 2011
Palm Coast [Member]
Apr. 02, 2010
Sheridan [Member]
Sep. 30, 2010
Sheridan [Member]
Sep. 30, 2010
Sheridan [Member]
Apr. 02, 2010
Sheridan [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Apr. 02, 2010
Sheridan [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]          
Effective date of business combination  April 13, 2011  April 1, 2010    
Ownership percentage in joint ventures47.80%50.00%50.00%  50.00%    
Number of joint ventures in which control was assumed     2    
Discount rate used in business combination  8.00%     8.00%17.00%
Business combination, control obtained description  

Effective April 13, 2011, we acquired our partner's 50% interest in an unconsolidated joint venture ("Palm Coast") related to a development property in Palm Coast, Florida, which resulted in the consolidation of this property within our shopping center segment. Management has determined that this transaction qualified as a business combination to be accounted for under the acquisition method.

  Effective April 1, 2010, we assumed control of two 50%-owned unconsolidated joint ventures ("Sheridan") related to a development project in Sheridan, Colorado, which resulted in the consolidation of these joint ventures within our shopping center segment that had previously been accounted for under the equity method. Control was assumed through a modification of the joint venture agreements in which we assumed all management, voting and approval rights without transferring consideration to our joint venture partner. Each partner's percentage interest in the joint ventures remained unchanged. Management has determined that these transactions qualified as business combinations to be accounted for under the acquisition method    
Business combination, valuation description

Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of these transactions were recorded in our consolidated balance sheet at their estimated fair values as of their respective effective date, with any applicable partner's share of the resulting net change included in noncontrolling interests. Fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and equity interests was estimated using market-based measurements, including cash flow and other valuation techniques. The fair value measurement is based on both significant inputs for similar assets and liabilities in comparable markets and significant inputs that are not observable in the markets in accordance with our fair value measurements accounting policy. Key assumptions include third-party broker valuation estimates, discount rate of 8% as of April 13, 2011, and discount rates ranging from 8% to 17% as of April 1, 2010, a terminal capitalization rate for similar properties, and factors that we believe market participants would consider in estimating fair value. The results of these transactions are included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income beginning April 13, 2011 and April 1, 2010, respectively.

         
Gain on Acquisition$ 4,559,000   $ 4,600,000     
Impairment losses related to partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships       15,800,000  
Increase in revenue after business combination   900,0001,700,000 700,0001,200,000  
(Increase) decrease in net loss attributable to common shareholders after business combination   $ (1,100,000)$ (800,000) $ 100,000$ (800,000)