Earnings per Share and Unit (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]
Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic		$ 386,738	$ 359,500	$ 482,865
Net income per common share - basic		$ 2.12	$ 2.04	$ 2.82
Net income per common share - diluted		$ 2.11	$ 2.04	$ 2.81
Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding, basic		1,099,187	953,085	748,336
Continuing Operations [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]
Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic		$ 386,738	$ 359,500	$ 482,865
Net income attributable to common shareholders - diluted		$ 386,738	$ 359,500	$ 482,865
Weighted average common shares/units outstanding for basic EPS/EPU		182,817,000	176,085,000	171,404,000
Weighted average common shares/units outstanding for diluted EPS/EPU	[1]	183,040,000	176,371,000	171,791,000
Net income per common share - basic		$ 2.12	$ 2.04	$ 2.82
Net income per common share - diluted		$ 2.11	$ 2.04	$ 2.81
Continuing Operations [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member]
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]
Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic		$ 389,076	$ 361,508	$ 484,970
Net income attributable to common shareholders - diluted		$ 389,076	$ 361,508	$ 484,970
Weighted average common shares/units outstanding for basic EPS/EPU		183,916,000	177,038,000	172,152,000
Weighted average common shares/units outstanding for diluted EPS/EPU	[2]	184,139,000	177,324,000	172,540,000
Net income per common share - basic		$ 2.12	$ 2.04	$ 2.82
Net income per common share - diluted		$ 2.11	$ 2.04	$ 2.81

[1] Using the treasury stock method, the calculation includes the dilutive effect of unvested restricted stock and shares to be issued under the forward sale agreements.

[2] Using the treasury stock method, the calculation includes the dilutive effect of unvested restricted units and units to be issued under the forward sale agreements.