CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 7,403	$ 23,901	$ 37,628	$ 77,533
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation, net	(3,916)	(105)	(4,409)	273
Change in cash flow hedges reclassed to earnings	0	117	1,172	351
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(3,916)	12	(3,237)	624
Comprehensive income	3,487	23,913	34,391	78,157
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(116)	(271)	(621)	(836)
Total comprehensive income attributable to SITE Centers	$ 3,371	$ 23,642	$ 33,770	$ 77,321