Debt - Scheduled Principal Amortization and Maturity Payments for Non-Recourse Property Debt and Construction Loans (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Non Recourse Property Debt [Member]
Amortization
2023	$ 3,078
2024	3,188
2025	3,303
2026	2,166
2027	1,596
Thereafter	6,215
Total	19,546
Maturities
2024	82,883
2025	81,300
2026	75,519
Thereafter	679,228
Total	918,930
Long Term Debt Amortization and Maturities
2023	3,078
2024	86,071
2025	84,603
2026	77,685
2027	1,596
Thereafter	685,443
Total	938,476
Construction Loans [Member]
Maturities
2024	79,815
2025	40,002
Thereafter	6,500
Total	$ 126,317

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