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Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Activity Of Noncontrolling Interests) (Details)

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Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Activity Of Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Balance, value	$ 205,776
Unit distributions	(2,270)	$ (1,696)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	(6,471)	(4,667)
Redemption of common units for common stock	(2,141)
Redemption of common units, value		(6,630)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(16)	(4,451)
Balance, value	198,017
Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Balance, value	205,776	210,523
Net income	2,080	31,099
Unit distributions	(2,270)	(1,696)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	(6,767)	(5,024)
Change in noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures	216	9,418
Redemption of common units for common stock	(2,141)	(82)
Redemption of common units, value	(2,141)	(4,965)
Stock compensation	2,100	1,615
Cancellation of unvested LTIP units	(201)	(2,889)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(34)	(413)
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between parent and subsidiaries	(742)	1,563
Balance, value	$ 198,017	$ 239,149

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