Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for impairment	$ 3,348	$ 0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments	42,008	15,230
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of unsecured credit facilities	(60,000)
Partnership Interest [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	(102,054)	(29,457)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	177,629	152,284
Amortization of deferred loan costs and debt premiums	4,999	4,769
Amortization of above and below Market Leases	(19,326)	(11,683)
Share-based Compensation	6,574	13,826
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	(19,523)	(21,583)
Gain on sale of real estate, net of tax	(1,219)	(4,781)
Provision for impairment	28,587	0
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt	11,172	12,404
Distribution of earnings from operations of investments in real estate partnerships	(26,711)	(26,271)
Deferred compensation expense	544	1,948
Realized and unrealized gain on investments	(530)	(1,951)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	6,023	10,639
Straight-line rent receivables, net	(9,825)	(8,887)
Deferred leasing costs	(3,404)	(6,701)
Other assets	(6,174)	3,617
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(6,052)	(23,850)
Tenants’ security and escrow deposits and prepaid rent	2,666	1,291
Net cash provided by operating activities	300,906	177,070
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of operating real estate	(85,766)	(345)
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(2,025)	(100)
Payments for Merger Related Costs	0	(646,984)
Real estate development and capital improvements	(120,579)	(159,889)
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments	42,508	13,270
Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans Receivable	15,648	(2,837)
Investments in real estate partnerships	(45,451)	(3,064)
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital	2,328	30,612
Dividends on investment securities	176	128
Acquisition of securities	(11,726)	(9,853)
Proceeds from sale of securities	10,976	10,877
Net cash used in investing activities	(193,911)	(768,185)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(6,755)	(18,998)
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	(124,989)	0
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock	99	76
Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Units	0	250,000
Distributions to limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	(2,159)	(5,891)
Dividends paid to common stockholders	(188,948)	(143,208)
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	0	(4,366)
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	150,000	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt	299,511	953,115
Proceeds from unsecured credit facilities	400,000	905,000
Repayment of unsecured credit facilities	(310,000)	(620,000)
Proceeds from notes payable	1,740	124,088
Repayments of Notes Payable	(6,199)	(232,839)
Scheduled principal payments	(5,513)	(4,789)
Payment of loan costs	(9,432)	(11,832)
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost	10,491	12,419
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(113,136)	677,937
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	(6,141)	86,822
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	43,240	104,701
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $4,150 and $3,290 in 2018 and 2017, respectively)	66,692	43,643
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	(290)	(899)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Partnership units issued for acquisition of real estate	0	13,100
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	9,700	0
Real Estate Received Through Foreclosure On Notes Receivable	0	6,000
Common stock issued under dividend reinvestment plan	678	607
Stock-based compensation, net of capitalization	1,777	1,624
Contributions from limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	0	286
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment in trust	415	366
Contribution of stock awards into trust	1,174	1,372
Distribution of stock held in trust	524	640
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	(89)	43
Parent Company [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	(102,054)	(29,457)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	177,629	152,284
Amortization of deferred loan costs and debt premiums	4,999	4,769
Amortization of above and below Market Leases	(19,326)	(11,683)
Share-based Compensation	6,574	13,826
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	(19,523)	(21,583)
Gain on sale of real estate, net of tax	(1,219)	(4,781)
Provision for impairment	28,587	0
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt	11,172	12,404
Distribution of earnings from operations of investments in real estate partnerships	(26,711)	(26,271)
Deferred compensation expense	544	1,948
Realized and unrealized gain on investments	(530)	(1,951)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	6,023	10,639
Straight-line rent receivables, net	(9,825)	(8,887)
Deferred leasing costs	(3,404)	(6,701)
Other assets	(6,174)	3,617
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(6,052)	(23,850)
Tenants’ security and escrow deposits and prepaid rent	2,666	1,291
Net cash provided by operating activities	300,906	177,070
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of operating real estate	(85,766)	(345)
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(2,025)	(100)
Payments for Merger Related Costs	0	(646,984)
Real estate development and capital improvements	(120,579)	(159,889)
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments	42,508	13,270
Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans Receivable	15,648	(2,837)
Investments in real estate partnerships	(45,451)	(3,064)
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital	2,328	30,612
Dividends on investment securities	176	128
Acquisition of securities	(11,726)	(9,853)
Proceeds from sale of securities	10,976	10,877
Net cash used in investing activities	(193,911)	(768,185)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(6,755)	(18,998)
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	(124,989)	0
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock	99	76
Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Units	0	250,000
Distributions to limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	(2,159)	(5,891)
Distributions to exchangeable operating partnership unit holders	(389)	(264)
Dividends paid to common stockholders	(188,559)	(142,944)
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	0	(4,366)
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	150,000	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt	299,511	953,115
Proceeds from unsecured credit facilities	400,000	905,000
Repayment of unsecured credit facilities	(310,000)	(620,000)
Proceeds from notes payable	1,740	124,088
Repayments of Notes Payable	(6,199)	(232,839)
Scheduled principal payments	(5,513)	(4,789)
Payment of loan costs	(9,432)	(11,832)
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost	10,491	12,419
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(113,136)	677,937
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	(6,141)	86,822
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	43,240	104,701
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $4,150 and $3,290 in 2018 and 2017, respectively)	66,692	43,643
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	(290)	(899)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Partnership units issued for acquisition of real estate	0	13,100
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	9,700	0
Real Estate Received Through Foreclosure On Notes Receivable	0	6,000
Common stock issued under dividend reinvestment plan	678	607
Stock-based compensation, net of capitalization	1,777	1,624
Contributions from limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	0	286
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment in trust	415	366
Contribution of stock awards into trust	1,174	1,372
Distribution of stock held in trust	524	640
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	(89)	43
Equity One Inc. [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member]
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	0	757,399
Units Issued to Parent Company for common stock exchanged for Equity One shares	0	4,471,808
Equity One Inc. [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed	0	757,399
Common stock exchanged for Equity One shares	$ 0	$ 4,471,808