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Real Estate
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Real Estate [Abstract]  
Real Estate
Real Estate

Included in our net real estate assets are income producing shopping center properties that are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.

We review our investment in real estate, including any related intangible assets, for impairment on a property-by-property basis whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the property may not be recoverable.  These changes in circumstances include, but are not limited to, changes in occupancy, rental rates, tenant sales, net operating income, geographic location, real estate values and expected holding period.

Land available for development or sale includes real estate projects where vertical construction has yet to commence, but which have been identified by us and are available for future development when market conditions dictate the demand for a new shopping center. The viability of all projects under construction or development, including those owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, is regularly evaluated under applicable accounting requirements, including requirements relating to abandonment of assets or changes in use.  Land available for development or sale was $39.9 million and $48.9 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Construction in progress represents existing development, redevelopment and tenant build-out projects.  When projects are substantially complete and ready for their intended use, balances are transferred to land or building and improvements as appropriate.  Construction in progress was $20.3 million and $25.7 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The decrease in construction in progress from December 31, 2014 to March 31, 2015 was due primarily to the substantial completion of two redevelopment projects, offset in part by ongoing development, redevelopment and expansion projects across the portfolio.

During the first quarter of 2015, we recorded an impairment provision of $2.5 million related to developable land that is being marketed for sale. The adjustment was triggered by an unforeseen increase in development costs and changes in the associated sales price assumptions.