Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]

Summary Of Activity Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Table Text Block]

Below is a table summarizing the activity of redeemable noncontrolling interests.

(Amounts in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,337,780
Net income		15,485
Other comprehensive loss		(2,635)
Distributions		(14,734)
Redemption of Class A units for common shares, at redemption value		(43,278)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value		(229,521)
Issuance of Series D-17 Preferred Units		4,427
Other, net		25,370
Balance at June 30, 2015	$	1,092,894
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,229,221
Net income		7,044
Other comprehensive income		1,685
Distributions		(15,763)
Redemption of Class A units for common shares, at redemption value		(18,208)
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value		20,369
Other, net		21,149
Balance at June 30, 2016	$	1,245,497