Regency Centers (REG) 10-Q 5 Nov 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Oct. 30, 2015
Entity Registrant Name	REGENCY CENTERS CORP
Entity Central Index Key	910,606
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		94,162,229
Partnership Interest [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	REGENCY CENTERS LP
Entity Central Index Key	1,066,247
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Real estate investments at cost:
Notes receivable	$ 11,314	$ 12,132
Liabilities:
Notes payable	1,808,652	1,946,357
Unsecured credit facilities	215,000	75,000
Parent Company [Member]
Real estate investments at cost:
Land	1,431,612	1,380,211
Buildings and improvements	2,880,141	2,790,137
Properties in development	187,240	239,538
Gross real estate investments at cost	4,498,993	4,409,886
Less: accumulated depreciation	1,014,788	933,708
Total Cost Net of Accumulated Depreciation	3,484,205	3,476,178
Investments in real estate partnerships	321,164	333,167
Net real estate investments	3,805,369	3,809,345
Cash and cash equivalents	23,880	113,776
Restricted cash	5,142	8,013
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,377 and $4,523 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	24,642	30,999
Straight-line rent receivable, net of reserve of $1,176 and $652 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	61,435	55,768
Notes receivable	11,314	12,132
Deferred costs, less accumulated amortization of $85,591 and $81,822 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	77,599	71,502
Acquired lease intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $43,350 and $36,112 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	108,400	52,365
Trading securities held in trust, at fair value	28,291	28,134
Other assets	24,815	15,136
Total assets	4,170,887	4,197,170
Liabilities:
Notes payable	1,808,652	1,946,357
Unsecured credit facilities	215,000	75,000
Accounts payable and other liabilities	171,304	181,197
Acquired lease intangible liabilities, less accumulated accretion of $16,689 and $13,993 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	43,161	32,143
Tenants’ security, escrow deposits and prepaid rent	24,726	25,991
Total liabilities	$ 2,262,843	$ 2,260,688
Commitments and contingencies (note 12)
Stockholders’ equity/Partners' capital:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 13,000,000 Series 6 and 7 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, with liquidation preferences of $25 per share	$ 325,000	$ 325,000
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share,150,000,000 shares authorized; 94,161,761 and 94,108,061 shares issued at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	942	941
Treasury stock at cost, 414,541 and 425,246 shares held at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	(19,438)	(19,382)
Additional paid in capital	2,542,791	2,540,153
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(62,307)	(57,748)
Distributions in excess of net income	(907,962)	(882,372)
Total stockholders’ equity	1,879,026	1,906,592
Noncontrolling interests:
Exchangeable operating partnership units, aggregate redemption value of $9,582 and $9,833 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	(1,940)	(1,914)
Limited partners’ interests in consolidated partnerships	30,958	31,804
Total noncontrolling interests	29,018	29,890
Total equity	1,908,044	1,936,482
Total liabilities and equity	4,170,887	4,197,170
Partnership Interest [Member]
Real estate investments at cost:
Land	1,431,612	1,380,211
Buildings and improvements	2,880,141	2,790,137
Properties in development	187,240	239,538
Gross real estate investments at cost	4,498,993	4,409,886
Less: accumulated depreciation	1,014,788	933,708
Total Cost Net of Accumulated Depreciation	3,484,205	3,476,178
Investments in real estate partnerships	321,164	333,167
Net real estate investments	3,805,369	3,809,345
Cash and cash equivalents	23,880	113,776
Restricted cash	5,142	8,013
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,377 and $4,523 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	24,642	30,999
Straight-line rent receivable, net of reserve of $1,176 and $652 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	61,435	55,768
Notes receivable	11,314	12,132
Deferred costs, less accumulated amortization of $85,591 and $81,822 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	77,599	71,502
Acquired lease intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $43,350 and $36,112 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	108,400	52,365
Trading securities held in trust, at fair value	28,291	28,134
Other assets	24,815	15,136
Total assets	4,170,887	4,197,170
Liabilities:
Notes payable	1,808,652	1,946,357
Unsecured credit facilities	215,000	75,000
Accounts payable and other liabilities	171,304	181,197
Acquired lease intangible liabilities, less accumulated accretion of $16,689 and $13,993 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	43,161	32,143
Tenants’ security, escrow deposits and prepaid rent	24,726	25,991
Total liabilities	$ 2,262,843	$ 2,260,688
Commitments and contingencies (note 12)
Stockholders’ equity/Partners' capital:
Preferred units of general partner, $0.01 par value per unit, 13,000,000 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, liquidation preference of $25 per unit	$ 325,000	$ 325,000
General partner; 94,161,761 and 94,108,061 units outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	1,616,333	1,639,340
Limited partners; 154,170 units outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014	(1,940)	(1,914)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(62,307)	(57,748)
Total partners’ capital	1,877,086	1,904,678
Noncontrolling interests:
Limited partners’ interests in consolidated partnerships	30,958	31,804
Total noncontrolling interests	30,958	31,804
Total equity	1,908,044	1,936,482
Total liabilities and equity	$ 4,170,887	$ 4,197,170

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Parent Company [Member]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 5,377	$ 4,523
Straight-line rent receivable allowance	1,176	652
Deferred costs accumulated amortization	85,591	81,822
Accumulated amortization of acquired lease intangible assets	43,350	36,112
Accumulated accretion of acquired lease intangible liabilities	$ 16,689	$ 13,993
Preferred stock, par value per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	30,000,000
Preferred units of Series 6-7, units issued	13,000,000	13,000,000
Preferred units of Series 6-7, units outstanding	13,000,000	13,000,000
Preferred stock, liquidation preferences per share	$ 25	$ 25
Common stock, par value per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	94,161,761	94,108,061
Exchangeable operating partnership units aggregate redemption value	$ 9,582	$ 9,833
Treasury stock, shares held at cost	414,541	425,246
Partnership Interest [Member]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 5,377	$ 4,523
Straight-line rent receivable allowance	1,176	652
Deferred costs accumulated amortization	85,591	81,882
Accumulated amortization of acquired lease intangible assets	43,350	36,112
Accumulated accretion of acquired lease intangible liabilities	$ 16,689	$ 13,993
Preferred units of general partner par value per unit	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred units of Series 6-7, units issued	13,000,000	13,000,000
Preferred units of Series 6-7, units outstanding	13,000,000	13,000,000
Preferred stock, liquidation preferences per share	$ 25	$ 25
General partner units, outstanding	94,161,761	94,108,061
Limited partner units, outstanding	154,170	154,170

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2,015
Discontinued operations, net:
Gain on sale of real estate	$ (27,755)	$ (27,558)	$ (34,215)	$ (29,598)
Parent Company [Member]
Revenues:
Minimum rent	105,071	98,620	308,766	290,935
Percentage rent	486	371	2,593	2,301
Recoveries from tenants and other income	30,725	28,787	94,205	90,144
Management, transaction, and other fees	5,786	5,781	18,032	18,353
Total revenues	142,068	133,559	423,596	401,733
Operating expenses:
Depreciation and amortization	37,032	36,417	109,249	110,345
Operating and maintenance	19,761	18,149	61,119	58,152
General and administrative	14,750	14,463	46,227	43,883
Real estate taxes	16,044	14,832	46,842	44,529
Other operating expenses	1,880	2,062	4,825	5,665
Total operating expenses	89,467	85,923	268,262	262,574
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net	25,099	27,561	78,407	82,141
Provision for impairment	0	0	0	225
Early extinguishment of debt	0	0	61	0
Net investment loss (income), including unrealized losses of $1,296 and $472, and $1,771 and $289 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively	1,190	(94)	190	(915)
Total other expense	26,289	27,467	78,536	81,451
Income from operations before equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	26,312	20,169	76,798	57,708
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	5,667	5,713	17,991	22,353
Income from operations	31,979	25,882	94,789	80,061
Discontinued operations, net:
Gain on sale of real estate	(27,755)	(27,558)	(34,215)	(29,598)
Net income	59,734	53,440	129,004	109,659
Noncontrolling interests:
Exchangeable operating partnership units	(94)	(90)	(204)	(185)
Limited partners’ interests in consolidated partnerships	(643)	(142)	(1,619)	(863)
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(737)	(232)	(1,823)	(1,048)
Net income attributable to the Company	58,997	53,208	127,181	108,611
Preferred stock dividends	(5,266)	(5,266)	(15,797)	(15,797)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 53,731	$ 47,942	$ 111,384	$ 92,814
Income per common share/unit - basic:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57	$ 0.52	$ 1.18	$ 1
Income per common share/unit - diluted:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57	$ 0.52	$ 1.18	$ 1
Partnership Interest [Member]
Revenues:
Minimum rent	$ 105,071	$ 98,620	$ 308,766	$ 290,935
Percentage rent	486	371	2,593	2,301
Recoveries from tenants and other income	30,725	28,787	94,205	90,144
Management, transaction, and other fees	5,786	5,781	18,032	18,353
Total revenues	142,068	133,559	423,596	401,733
Operating expenses:
Depreciation and amortization	37,032	36,417	109,249	110,345
Operating and maintenance	19,761	18,149	61,119	58,152
General and administrative	14,750	14,463	46,227	43,883
Real estate taxes	16,044	14,832	46,842	44,529
Other operating expenses	1,880	2,062	4,825	5,665
Total operating expenses	89,467	85,923	268,262	262,574
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net	25,099	27,561	78,407	82,141
Provision for impairment	0	0	0	225
Early extinguishment of debt	0	0	61	0
Net investment loss (income), including unrealized losses of $1,296 and $472, and $1,771 and $289 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively	1,190	(94)	190	(915)
Total other expense	26,289	27,467	78,536	81,451
Income from operations before equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	26,312	20,169	76,798	57,708
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	5,667	5,713	17,991	22,353
Income from operations	31,979	25,882	94,789	80,061
Discontinued operations, net:
Gain on sale of real estate	(27,755)	(27,558)	(34,215)	(29,598)
Net income	59,734	53,440	129,004	109,659
Noncontrolling interests:
Limited partners’ interests in consolidated partnerships	(643)	(142)	(1,619)	(863)
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(643)	(142)	(1,619)	(863)
Net income attributable to the Company	59,091	53,298	127,385	108,796
Preferred unit distributions	(5,266)	(5,266)	(15,797)	(15,797)
Net income attributable to common unit holders	$ 53,825	$ 48,032	$ 111,588	$ 92,999
Income per common share/unit - basic:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57	$ 0.52	$ 1.18	$ 1
Income per common share/unit - diluted:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57	$ 0.52	$ 1.18	$ 1

Consolidated Statements of Ope5

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Parent Company [Member]
Interest income
Unrealized Gain on Securities	$ 1,296	$ 472	$ 1,771	$ 289
Partnership Interest [Member]
Interest income
Unrealized Gain on Securities	$ 1,296	$ 472	$ 1,771	$ 289

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2,015
Other comprehensive loss:
Effective portion of change in fair value of derivative instruments	$ (15,768)	$ (3,651)	$ (11,274)	$ (28,603)
Parent Company [Member]
Net income	(59,734)	(53,440)	(129,004)	(109,659)
Other comprehensive loss:
Amortization of loss on settled derivative instruments recognized in net income	2,011	2,107	6,225	6,639
Effective portion of change in fair value of derivative instruments	(15,768)	(3,651)	(11,274)	(28,603)
Less: reclassification adjustment for change in fair value of derivative instruments included in net income	144	153	429	459
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	(43)	3,895	(73)	4,809
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(13,656)	2,504	(4,693)	(16,696)
Comprehensive income	46,078	55,944	124,311	92,963
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(737)	(232)	(1,823)	(1,048)
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(149)	56	(134)	(137)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	588	288	1,689	911
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company	45,490	55,656	122,622	92,052
Partnership Interest [Member]
Net income	(59,734)	(53,440)	(129,004)	(109,659)
Other comprehensive loss:
Amortization of loss on settled derivative instruments recognized in net income	2,011	2,107	6,225	6,639
Effective portion of change in fair value of derivative instruments	(15,768)	(3,651)	(11,274)	(28,603)
Less: reclassification adjustment for change in fair value of derivative instruments included in net income	144	153	429	459
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	(43)	3,895	(73)	4,809
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(13,656)	2,504	(4,693)	(16,696)
Comprehensive income	46,078	55,944	124,311	92,963
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(643)	(142)	(1,619)	(863)
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	86	(92)	(127)	(108)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	729	50	1,492	755
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company	$ 45,349	$ 55,894	$ 122,819	$ 92,208

Consolidated Statement of Chang

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Parent Company [Member]	Partnership Interest [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]Partnership Interest [Member]	Distributions in Excess of Net Income [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Total Stockholders' Equity [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest Exchangeable Operating Partnership Units [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests in Limited Partners' Interest in Consolidated Partnerships [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests in Limited Partners' Interest in Consolidated Partnerships [Member]Partnership Interest [Member]	Total Noncontrolling Interests [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Preferred Units [Member]Partnership Interest [Member]	General Partner Preferred and Common Units [Member]Partnership Interest [Member]	Limited Partners [Member]Partnership Interest [Member]	Total Partners' Capital [Member]Partnership Interest [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Preferred Stock [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Common Stock [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Treasury Stock [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Distributions in Excess of Net Income [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Total Stockholders' Equity [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Noncontrolling Interest Exchangeable Operating Partnership Units [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Noncontrolling Interests in Limited Partners' Interest in Consolidated Partnerships [Member]Parent Company [Member]	Common Stock [Member]Total Noncontrolling Interests [Member]Parent Company [Member]
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 1,861,134	$ 1,861,134	$ 325,000	$ 923	$ (16,726)	$ 2,426,477		$ (17,404)	$ (17,404)	$ (874,916)	$ 1,843,354	$ (1,426)	$ 19,206	$ 19,206	$ 17,780		$ 1,860,758	$ (1,426)	$ 1,841,928
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	109,659	109,659	0	0	0	0		0	0		108,611	185	863	863	1,048		108,611	185	108,796
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	108,611	108,796
Current period other comprehensive income, net	(16,696)	(16,696)	0	0	0	0	$ (16,696)	(16,559)	(16,559)	0	(16,559)	(29)	(108)				0	(29)	(16,588)
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(137)	(108)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Other Long-term Incentive Plans, Requisite Service Period Recognition	0		0	0	(2,441)	2,441		0		0	0	0	0		0
Restricted stock issued, net of amortization	8,747	8,747	0	0	0	8,747		0	0	0	8,747	0	0	0	0		8,747	0	8,747
Common stock redeemed for taxes withheld for stock based compensation, net																				$ 3,528	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 3,528	$ 0	$ 0	$ 3,528	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment plan	895	895																			0	0	0	895	0	0	895	0	0	0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Units																				0	0	0	0	137	0	0	137	(137)	0	(137)
Common stock issued for stock offerings, net of issuance costs			0	9	0	49,291		0		0	49,300	0	0		0
Preferred unit distributions		(15,797)							0					0			(15,797)	0	(15,797)
Contributions from partners	15,933	15,933	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	15,933	15,933	15,933		0	0	0
Distributions to partners	(5,051)	(135,218)	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	(5,051)	(5,051)	(5,051)		(129,939)	(228)	(130,167)
Preferred Stock Redemption Premium		(300)							0					0		$ 0	(300)		(300)
Common units issued as a result of common stock issued by Parent Company, net of repurchases		46,667							0					0			46,667	0	46,667
Redemption of partnership units	300		0	0	0	0		0		0	0	300	0		300
Cash dividends declared: preferred stock/unit	15,797		0	0	0	0		0		15,797	15,797	0	0		0
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact	15,797
Cash dividends declared - common stock/unit	130,167		0	0	0	0		0		129,939	129,939	228	0		228
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	1,874,129	1,874,129	325,000	932	(19,167)	2,484,460		(33,963)	(33,963)	(912,041)	1,845,221	(1,935)	30,843	30,843	28,908		1,879,184	(1,935)	1,843,286
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common units exchanged for common stock of the parent company		0							0					0			(137)	137	0
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2014	1,936,482	1,936,482	325,000	941	(19,382)	2,540,153		(57,748)	(57,748)	(882,372)	1,906,592	(1,914)	31,804	31,804	29,890		1,964,340	(1,914)	1,904,678
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	129,004	129,004	0	0	0	0		0	0		127,181	204	1,619	1,619	1,823		127,181	204	127,385
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	127,181	127,385
Current period other comprehensive income, net	(4,693)	(4,693)	0	0	0	0	$ (4,693)	(4,559)	(4,559)	0	(4,559)	(7)	(127)				0	(7)	(4,566)
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(134)	(127)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Other Long-term Incentive Plans, Requisite Service Period Recognition	0		0	0	(56)	56		0		0	0	0	0		0
Restricted stock issued, net of amortization	10,441	10,441	0	0	0	10,441		0	0	0	10,441	0	0	0	0		10,441	0	10,441
Common stock redeemed for taxes withheld for stock based compensation, net																				9,770	0	0	0	9,770	0	0	9,770	0	0	0
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment plan	966	966																			0	0	0	966	0	0	966	0	0	0
Common stock issued for stock offerings, net of issuance costs																				$ (946)	$ 0	$ 1	$ 0	$ 945	$ 0	$ 0	$ 946	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred unit distributions		(15,797)							0					0			(15,797)	0	(15,797)
Contributions from partners	454	454	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	454	454	454		0	0	0
Distributions to partners	(2,792)	(139,989)	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0	0	(2,792)	(2,792)	(2,792)		(136,974)	(223)	(137,197)
Common units issued as a result of common stock issued by Parent Company, net of repurchases		(7,858)							0					0			(7,858)	0	(7,858)
Cash dividends declared: preferred stock/unit	15,797		0	0	0	0		0			15,797	0	0		0
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact	15,797
Cash dividends declared - common stock/unit	137,197		0	0	0	0		0		136,974	136,974	223	0		223
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2015	$ 1,908,044	$ 1,908,044	$ 325,000	$ 942	$ (19,438)	$ 2,542,791		$ (62,307)	$ (62,307)	$ (907,962)	$ 1,879,026	$ (1,940)	$ 30,958	$ 30,958	$ 29,018		$ 1,941,333	$ (1,940)	$ 1,877,086

Consolidated Statement of Chan8

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Common stock/unit per share	$ 1.455	$ 1.41

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	$ (2,300)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from common stock issuance	1,173	$ 49,995
Parent Company [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt	248,160	248,705
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	129,004	109,659
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	109,249	110,355
Amortization of deferred loan cost and debt premium	7,404	8,095
Amortization and (accretion) of above and below market lease intangibles, net	(1,250)	(2,315)
Stock-based compensation, net of capitalization	8,379	6,885
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	(17,991)	(22,353)
Gain on sale of real estate	(34,215)	(29,598)
Provision for impairment	0	(225)
Early extinguishment of debt	61	0
Distribution of earnings from operations of investments in real estate partnerships	(34,527)	(30,008)
Loss on settlement of derivative instruments	7,267	(4,648)
Gain on derivative instruments	0	(13)
Deferred compensation expense	(610)	610
Realized and unrealized loss (gain) on investments	189	(612)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash	1,534	497
Accounts receivable	(4,408)	(2,801)
Straight-line rent receivables, net	(6,274)	(4,724)
Deferred leasing costs	(8,268)	(6,416)
Other assets	(2,257)	131
Accounts payable and other liabilities	10,230	15,018
Tenants’ security, escrow deposits and prepaid rent	(1,152)	511
Net cash provided by operating activities	216,763	217,810
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of operating real estate	(42,983)	(98,018)
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(2,250)	0
Real estate development and capital improvements	(150,967)	(160,552)
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments	93,727	62,788
Collection of notes receivable	1,000	0
Investments in real estate partnerships	(18,644)	(6,012)
Distributions received from investments in real estate partnerships	15,014	29,916
Dividends on investments	128	100
Acquisition of securities	(25,675)	(19,866)
Proceeds from sale of securities	22,296	5,344
Net cash used in investing activities	(108,354)	(186,300)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from common stock issuance	946	49,300
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock	51	0
Redemption of preferred stock and partnership units	0	(300)
Distributions to limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	(2,352)	(4,619)
Distributions to exchangeable operating partnership unit holders	(223)	(228)
Dividends paid to common stockholders	(136,008)	(129,044)
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	(15,797)	(15,797)
Proceeds from unsecured credit facilities	445,000	255,000
Repayment of unsecured credit facilities	(305,000)	(255,000)
Proceeds from notes payable	3,325	12,025
Repayments of Notes Payable	76,027	13,487
Scheduled principal payments	(4,384)	(5,068)
Payment of loan costs	(5,996)	(2,973)
Net cash used in financing activities	(198,305)	(11,486)
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	350,000	150,000
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(89,896)	20,024
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	113,776	80,684
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	23,880	100,708
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $5,403 and $5,158 in 2015 and 2014, respectively)	71,734	72,573
Income Taxes Paid	871	94
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Mortgage loans assumed for the acquisition of real estate	42,799	78,049
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(10,845)	(28,144)
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment plan	966	895
Stock-based compensation capitalized	2,196	2,026
Contributions from limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	13	116
Non-controlling interest recorded, fair value	0	15,385
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment in trust	631	581
Contribution of stock awards into trust	1,633	1,865
Distribution of stock held in trust	1,898	4
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	(73)	4,809
Partnership Interest [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt	248,160	248,705
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	129,004	109,659
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	109,249	110,355
Amortization of deferred loan cost and debt premium	7,404	8,095
Amortization and (accretion) of above and below market lease intangibles, net	(1,250)	(2,315)
Stock-based compensation, net of capitalization	8,379	6,885
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships	(17,991)	(22,353)
Gain on sale of real estate	(34,215)	(29,598)
Provision for impairment	0	(225)
Early extinguishment of debt	61	0
Distribution of earnings from operations of investments in real estate partnerships	(34,527)	(30,008)
Loss on settlement of derivative instruments	7,267	(4,648)
Gain on derivative instruments	0	(13)
Deferred compensation expense	(610)	610
Realized and unrealized loss (gain) on investments	189	(612)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash	1,534	497
Accounts receivable	(4,408)	(2,801)
Straight-line rent receivables, net	(6,274)	(4,724)
Deferred leasing costs	(8,268)	(6,416)
Other assets	(2,257)	131
Accounts payable and other liabilities	10,230	15,018
Tenants’ security, escrow deposits and prepaid rent	(1,152)	511
Net cash provided by operating activities	216,763	217,810
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of operating real estate	(42,983)	(98,018)
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions	(2,250)	0
Real estate development and capital improvements	(150,967)	(160,552)
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments	93,727	62,788
Collection of notes receivable	1,000	0
Investments in real estate partnerships	(18,644)	(6,012)
Distributions received from investments in real estate partnerships	15,014	29,916
Dividends on investments	128	100
Acquisition of securities	(25,675)	(19,866)
Proceeds from sale of securities	22,296	5,344
Net cash used in investing activities	(108,354)	(186,300)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from common units issued as a result of common stock issued by Parent Company	946	49,300
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock	51	0
Redemption of preferred stock and partnership units	0	(300)
Distributions to limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	(2,352)	(4,619)
Dividends paid to common stockholders	(136,231)	(129,272)
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders	(15,797)	(15,797)
Proceeds from unsecured credit facilities	445,000	255,000
Repayment of unsecured credit facilities	(305,000)	(255,000)
Proceeds from notes payable	3,325	12,025
Repayments of Notes Payable	76,027	13,487
Scheduled principal payments	(4,384)	(5,068)
Payment of loan costs	(5,996)	(2,973)
Net cash used in financing activities	(198,305)	(11,486)
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	350,000	150,000
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(89,896)	20,024
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	113,776	80,684
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	23,880	100,708
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $5,403 and $5,158 in 2015 and 2014, respectively)	71,734	72,573
Income Taxes Paid	871	94
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Mortgage loans assumed for the acquisition of real estate	42,799	78,049
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(10,845)	(28,144)
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment plan	966	895
Stock-based compensation capitalized	2,196	2,026
Contributions from limited partners in consolidated partnerships, net	13	116
Non-controlling interest recorded, fair value	0	15,385
Common stock issued for dividend reinvestment in trust	631	581
Contribution of stock awards into trust	1,633	1,865
Distribution of stock held in trust	1,898	4
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	$ (73)	$ 4,809

Consolidated Statements of Ca10

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Parent Company [Member]
Capitalized interest	$ 5,403	$ 5,158
Partnership Interest [Member]
Capitalized interest	$ 5,403	$ 5,158

Organization and Principles of

Organization and Principles of Consolidation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Principles of Consolidation	Organization and Principles of Consolidation General Regency Centers Corporation (the “Parent Company”) began its operations as a Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) in 1993 and is the general partner of Regency Centers, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”). The Parent Company currently owns approximately 99.8% of the outstanding common Partnership Units of the Operating Partnership. The Parent Company engages in the ownership, management, leasing, acquisition, and development of retail shopping centers through the Operating Partnership, and has no other assets or liabilities other than through its investment in the Operating Partnership. As of September 30, 2015 , the Parent Company, the Operating Partnership and their controlled subsidiaries on a consolidated basis (the "Company” or “Regency”) directly owned 199 retail shopping centers and held partial interests in an additional 119 retail shopping centers through investments in real estate partnerships (also referred to as "joint ventures" or "co-investment partnerships"). The financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. These adjustments are considered to be of a normal recurring nature. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue it expects to be entitled to for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP and will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2018, with adoption as early as January 1, 2017 permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (Topic 810), which requires amendments to both the variable interest entity ("VIE") and voting models. The amendments (i) rescind the indefinite deferral of certain aspects of accounting standards relating to consolidations and provide a permanent scope exception for registered money market funds and similar unregistered money market funds, (ii) modify the identification of variable interests (fees paid to a decision maker or service provider), the VIE characteristics for a limited partnership or similar entity and primary beneficiary determination under the VIE model, and (iii) eliminate the presumption within the current voting model that a general partner controls a limited partnership or similar entity. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015 with early adoption permitted. The amendments may be applied using either a modified retrospective or full retrospective approach. The adoption of this standard during the first quarter of 2016 will not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations, but may result in additional disclosures. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30), which simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The amendments in this ASU are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years with early adoption permitted. The Company will adopt this ASU in the first quarter of 2016, which will result in a decrease to total assets and liabilities of the net unamortized balance of debt issuance costs, which is $8.8 million at September 30, 2015 , exclusive of the line of credit costs. Debt issue costs related to the line of credit will remain in deferred costs.

Real Estate Investments

Real Estate Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Real Estate Investments	Real Estate Investments The following tables detail the shopping centers acquired or land acquired for development. Additionally, the Company made $2.3 million in deposits toward the potential acquisition of operating properties. (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Date Purchased Property Name City/State Property Type Ownership Purchase Price Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums Intangible Assets Intangible Liabilities 9/1/15 University Commons Boca Raton, FL Operating 100% $80,500 42,799 64,482 14,039 (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2014 Date Purchased Property Name City/State Property Type Ownership Purchase Price Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums Intangible Assets Intangible Liabilities 1/31/14 Persimmon Place Dublin, CA Development 100% $14,200 — — — 2/14/14 Shops at Mira Vista Austin, TX Operating 100% 22,500 319 2,329 291 3/7/14 Fairfield Portfolio (1) Fairfield, CT Operating 80% 149,344 77,730 12,650 5,601 6/2/14 Willow Oaks Crossing Concord, NC Development 100% 3,342 — — — 7/15/14 Clybourn Commons Chicago, IL Operating 100% 19,000 — 1,686 3,298 9/10/14 Belmont Chase Ashburn, VA Development 100% 4,300 — — — 9/19/14 CityLine Market Dallas, TX Development 100% 4,913 — — — Total property acquisitions $217,599 $78,049 $16,665 $9,190 (1) On March 7, 2014, the Company acquired an 80% controlling interest in the Fairfield Portfolio, consisting of three operating properties. As a result of consolidation, the Company recorded the non-controlling interest of $15.4 million at fair value. The portfolio consists of three operating properties located in Fairfield, CT. The real estate operations acquired were not considered material to the Company, individually or in the aggregate, therefore pro-forma financial information is not required.

Property Dispositions

Property Dispositions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Property Dispositions	3. Property Dispositions Dispositions The following table provides a summary of shopping centers and land parcels disposed of: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net proceeds from sale of real estate investments $ 67,345 $ 55,569 $ 93,727 $ 62,788 Gain on sale of real estate $ 27,755 $ 27,558 $ 34,215 $ 29,598 Number of operating properties sold 2 4 4 6 Number of land parcels sold — 2 — 5 Percent interest sold 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

Notes Payable and Unsecured Cre

Notes Payable and Unsecured Credit Facilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes Payable and Unsecured Credit Facilities	Notes Payable and Unsecured Credit Facilities The Company’s debt outstanding consists of the following: (in thousands) September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Notes payable: Fixed rate mortgage loans $ 479,413 518,993 Variable rate mortgage loans (1) 33,163 29,839 Fixed rate unsecured loans 1,296,076 1,397,525 Total notes payable 1,808,652 1,946,357 Unsecured credit facilities: Line of Credit 50,000 — Term Loan 165,000 75,000 Total unsecured credit facilities 215,000 75,000 Total debt outstanding $ 2,023,652 2,021,357 (1) An interest rate swap is in place to establish a fixed interest rate on $28.1 million of this variable rate mortgage for both periods. See note 6. The weighted average contractual interest rates were 5.2% and 1.1% on the fixed rate and variable rate debt, respectively, at September 30, 2015 . Significant financing activity since December 31, 2014 includes the following: • The Company repaid three mortgages totaling $76.0 million that were scheduled to mature during 2015 ; • The Company borrowed $50.0 million , net of repayments, on its $800.0 million Line of Credit (the "Line"); • In May 2015, the Company amended its Line to extend the maturity to May 13, 2019 and reduced the applicable interest rate. Based on current credit ratings, the Line bears interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 92.5 basis points on any drawn balance plus an annual 15 basis point facility fee on the entire $800.0 million capacity. The interest rates are based on the higher of the Company's current corporate credit ratings issued by Moody's or S&P. Further, the Company has options to extend the maturity for two additional six-month periods. • In August 2015, the Company issued $250.0 million of 3.90% fixed rate ten-year unsecured public debt, which matures on November 1, 2025 . • The proceeds from the public debt offering, along with borrowings of $90.0 million on the Term Loan, were used to repay $350.0 million of 5.25% fixed rate ten-year unsecured public debt that matured. • In September 2015, the Company assumed a mortgage with a fair value of $42.8 million upon acquisition of University Commons. As of September 30, 2015 , scheduled principal payments and maturities on notes payable were as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2015 Scheduled Principal Payments and Maturities by Year: Scheduled Principal Payments Mortgage Loan Maturities Unsecured Maturities (1) Total 2015 $ 2,127 — — 2,127 2016 6,603 41,374 — 47,977 2017 5,937 116,383 400,000 (2) 522,320 2018 5,021 57,253 — 62,274 2019 4,044 106,000 215,000 325,044 Beyond 5 Years 16,274 141,362 900,000 1,057,636 Unamortized debt premiums (discounts), net — 10,198 (3,924 ) 6,274 Total $ 40,006 472,570 1,511,076 2,023,652 (1) Includes unsecured public debt and unsecured credit facilities. (2) During October 2015, the Company notified the trustee that it will redeem $100.0 million of the 2017 unsecured public debt on November 27, 2015. The Company was in compliance as of September 30, 2015 with the financial and other covenants under its unsecured public debt and unsecured credit facilities.

Derivatives

Derivatives	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments The following table summarizes the terms and fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments, as well as their classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Fair Value (in thousands) Liabilities (2) Effective Date Maturity Date Early Termination Date (1) Notional Amount Bank Pays Variable Rate of Regency Pays Fixed Rate of September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 10/16/13 10/16/20 N/A $ 28,100 1 Month LIBOR 2.196% $ (1,272 ) (764 ) 8/1/15 8/1/25 2/1/16 (3) 75,000 3 Month LIBOR 2.479% — (289 ) 8/1/15 8/1/25 2/1/16 (3) 50,000 3 Month LIBOR 2.479% — (193 ) 8/1/15 8/1/25 2/1/16 (3) 50,000 3 Month LIBOR 2.479% — (193 ) 8/1/15 8/1/25 2/1/16 (3) 45,000 3 Month LIBOR 3.412% — (3,964 ) 6/15/17 6/15/27 12/15/17 20,000 3 Month LIBOR 3.488% (1,933 ) (1,227 ) 6/15/17 6/15/27 12/15/17 100,000 3 Month LIBOR 3.480% (9,584 ) (6,080 ) 6/15/17 6/15/27 12/15/17 100,000 3 Month LIBOR 3.480% (9,583 ) (6,084 ) Total derivative financial instruments $ (22,372 ) (18,794 ) (1) Represents the date specified in the agreement for either optional or mandatory early termination which will result in cash settlement. (2) Derivatives in an asset position are included within Other Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, while those in a liability position are included within Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities. (3) In connection with the issuance of the new bonds, the Company terminated and settled these swaps, resulting in cash payments of $7.3 million . The settlement value of these swaps will amortize through interest expense over the life of the bonds. These derivative financial instruments are all interest rate swaps, which are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. The Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and currently does not have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges. The Company has master netting agreements; however, the Company does not have multiple derivatives subject to a single master netting agreement with the same counterparties. Therefore, none are offset in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company expects to issue new debt in 2017 . In order to mitigate the risk of interest rate volatility, the Company previously entered into $220 million of forward starting interest rate swaps to partially hedge the new debt expected to be issued in 2017 . These interest rate swaps lock in the 10-year treasury rate and swap spread at a weighted average fixed rate of 3.48% . A current market based credit spread applicable to Regency will be added to the locked in fixed rate at time of issuance that will determine the final bond yield. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings within interest expense. The following table represents the effect of the derivative financial instruments on the accompanying consolidated financial statements: Derivatives in FASB Amount of Gain (Loss) Location and Amount of Gain Location and Amount of Gain or Three months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate swaps $ (15,768 ) (3,651 ) Interest $ (2,155 ) (2,260 ) Other expenses $ — — Derivatives in FASB Amount of Gain (Loss) Location and Amount of Gain Location and Amount of Gain or Nine months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate swaps $ (11,274 ) (28,603 ) Interest $ (6,654 ) (7,098 ) Other expenses $ — — As of September 30, 2015 , the Company expects $8.8 million of net deferred losses on derivative instruments accumulated in other comprehensive income to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months, of which $8.3 million is related to previously settled swaps.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements (a) Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments All financial instruments of the Company are reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at amounts which, in management's estimation, reasonably approximate their fair values, except for the following: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Financial assets: Notes receivable $ 11,314 11,339 $ 12,132 11,980 Financial liabilities: Notes payable $ 1,808,652 1,925,400 $ 1,946,357 2,116,000 Unsecured credit facilities $ 215,000 215,300 $ 75,000 75,000 The table above reflects carrying amounts in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets under the indicated captions. The above fair values approximate the amounts that would be received from selling those assets or that would be paid to transfer those liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . These fair value measurements maximize the use of observable inputs. However, in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date, the fair value measurement reflects the Company's own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The Company develops its judgments based on the best information available at the measurement date, including expected cash flows, appropriately risk-adjusted discount rates, and available observable and unobservable inputs. Service providers involved in fair value measurements are evaluated for competency and qualifications on an ongoing basis. As considerable judgment is often necessary to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments, the fair values presented above are not necessarily indicative of amounts that will be realized upon disposition of the financial instruments. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments: Notes Receivable The fair value of the Company's notes receivable is estimated by calculating the present value of future contractual cash flows discounted at interest rates available for notes of the same terms and maturities, adjusted for counter-party specific credit risk. The fair value of notes receivable was determined primarily using Level 3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy, which considered counter-party credit risk and loan to value ratio on the underlying property securing the note receivable. Notes Payable The fair value of the Company's unsecured debt is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities. The fair value of the unsecured debt was determined using Level 2 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company's mortgage notes payable is estimated by discounting future cash flows of each instrument at rates that reflect the current market rates available to the Company for debt of the same terms and maturities. Fixed rate loans assumed in connection with real estate acquisitions are recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements at fair value at the time the property is acquired. The fair value of the mortgage notes payable was determined using Level 2 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. Unsecured Credit Facilities The fair value of the Company's unsecured credit facilities is estimated based on the interest rates currently offered to the Company by financial institutions. The fair value of the credit facilities was determined using Level 2 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. The following interest rate ranges were used by the Company to estimate the fair value of its financial instruments: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Low High Low High Notes receivable 6.9% 6.9% 7.4% 7.4% Notes payable 2.4% 3.9% 0.9% 3.4% Unsecured credit facilities 1.1% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3% (b) Fair Value Measurements The following financial instruments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: Trading Securities Held in Trust The Company has investments in marketable securities, which are assets of the non-qualified deferred compensation plan ("NQDCP"), that are classified as trading securities held in trust on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the trading securities held in trust was determined using quoted prices in active markets, which are considered Level 1 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. Changes in the value of trading securities are recorded within net investment (income) loss from deferred compensation plan in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Available-for-Sale Securities Available-for-sale securities consist of investments in certificates of deposit and corporate bonds, and are recorded at fair value using matrix pricing methods to estimate fair value, which are considered Level 2 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. Unrealized gains or losses on these securities are recognized through other comprehensive income. Interest Rate Derivatives The fair value of the Company's interest rate derivatives is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty's nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparties. The Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its interest rate swaps. As a result, the Company determined that its interest rate swaps valuation in its entirety is classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The following tables present the placement in the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2015 (in thousands) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Assets Balance (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Trading securities held in trust $ 28,291 28,291 — — Available-for-sale securities 7,833 — 7,833 — Total $ 36,124 28,291 7,833 — Liabilities Interest rate derivatives $ (22,372 ) — (22,372 ) — Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Assets Balance (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Trading securities held in trust $ 28,134 28,134 — — Liabilities Interest rate derivatives $ (18,794 ) — (18,794 ) — There were no assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2015 .

Equity and Capital

Equity and Capital	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Equity and Capital [Abstract]
Equity and Capital	Equity and Capital Common Stock of the Parent Company Issuances: The current ATM equity offering program authorizes the Parent Company to sell up to $200 million of common stock at prices determined by the market at the time of sale. As of September 30, 2015 , $95.0 million of common stock remained available for issuance under this ATM equity program. The following table presents the shares that were issued under the ATM equity program, with no shares issued during the three months ended September 30, 2015 : Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (dollar amounts are in thousands, except price per share data) 2014 2015 2014 Shares issued 871,754 18,125 871,754 Weighted average price per share $ 57.35 $ 64.72 57.35 Total proceeds $ 49,995 $ 1,173 49,995 Commissions $ 695 $ 15 695 Issuance costs $ — $ — — In January 2015, the Parent Company entered into a forward sale and an underwritten public offering of 2.875 million shares of its common stock at a price of $67.40 per share which will result in gross proceeds of approximately $193.8 million , before any underwriting discount and offering expenses. The forward sale will settle on one or more dates no later than January 14, 2016. Common Units of the Operating Partnership Issuances: Common units were issued to the Parent Company in relation to the Parent Company's issuance of common stock, as discussed above. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following tables present changes in the balances of each component of AOCI: Controlling Interest Noncontrolling Interest Total (in thousands) Cash Flow Hedges Unrealized gain (loss) on Available-For-Sale Securities AOCI Cash Flow Hedges Unrealized gain (loss) on Available-For-Sale Securities AOCI AOCI Balance as of December 31, 2013 $ (17,404 ) — (17,404 ) (479 ) — (479 ) (17,883 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (28,326 ) 4,801 (23,525 ) (277 ) 8 (269 ) (23,794 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 6,966 — 6,966 132 — 132 7,098 Current period other comprehensive income, net (21,360 ) 4,801 (16,559 ) (145 ) 8 (137 ) (16,696 ) Balance as of September 30, 2014 $ (38,764 ) 4,801 (33,963 ) (624 ) 8 (616 ) (34,579 ) Controlling Interest Noncontrolling Interest Total (in thousands) Cash Flow Hedges Unrealized gain (loss) on Available-For-Sale Securities AOCI Cash Flow Hedges Unrealized gain (loss) on Available-For-Sale Securities AOCI AOCI Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ (57,748 ) — (57,748 ) (750 ) — (750 ) (58,498 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (11,022 ) (73 ) (11,095 ) (252 ) — (252 ) (11,347 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 6,536 — 6,536 118 — 118 6,654 Current period other comprehensive income, net (4,486 ) (73 ) (4,559 ) (134 ) — (134 ) (4,693 ) Balance as of September 30, 2015 $ (62,234 ) (73 ) (62,307 ) (884 ) — (884 ) (63,191 ) The following represents amounts reclassified out of AOCI into income: AOCI Component Amount Reclassified from AOCI into income Affected Line Item Where Net Income is Presented Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate swaps $ 2,155 $ 2,260 $ 6,654 $ 7,098 Interest expense

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation The Company recorded stock-based compensation in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. During 2015 , the Company granted 209,069 shares of restricted stock with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $69.80 per share.

Non-Qualified Deferred Compensa

Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Abstract]
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan	Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan ("NQDCP") The Company maintains a NQDCP which allows select employees and directors to defer part or all of their cash bonus, director fees, and restricted stock awards. All contributions into the participants' accounts are fully vested upon contribution to the NQDCP and are deposited into a Rabbi trust. The assets of the Rabbi trust, exclusive of the shares of the Company's common stock, are classified as trading securities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, and totaled $28.3 million and $28.1 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. The participants' deferred compensation liability, also exclusive of the shares of the Company's common stock, is included within accounts payable and other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $27.8 million and $27.6 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Earnings per Share and Unit

Earnings per Share and Unit	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings per Share and Unit [Abstract]
Earnings per Share and Unit	11. Earnings per Share and Unit Parent Company Earnings per Share The following summarizes the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands, except per share data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator: Income from operations $ 31,979 25,882 $ 94,789 80,061 Gain on sale of real estate 27,755 27,558 34,215 29,598 Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests 737 232 1,823 1,048 Income from operations attributable to the Company 58,997 53,208 127,181 108,611 Less: preferred stock dividends and other 5,266 5,415 15,797 16,245 Income from operations attributable to common stockholders - basic $ 53,731 47,793 111,384 92,366 Income from operations attributable to common stockholders - diluted $ 53,731 47,817 111,384 92,416 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS 94,158 92,345 94,080 92,071 Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS 94,595 92,396 94,483 92,107 Income per common share – basic $ 0.57 0.52 $ 1.18 1.00 Income per common share – diluted $ 0.57 0.52 $ 1.18 1.00 Income allocated to noncontrolling interests of the Operating Partnership has been excluded from the numerator and exchangeable Operating Partnership units have been omitted from the denominator for the purpose of computing diluted earnings per share since the effect of including these amounts in the numerator and denominator would have no impact. Weighted average exchangeable Operating Partnership units outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 were 154,170 , and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were 158,920 and 159,229 , respectively. Operating Partnership Earnings per Unit The following summarizes the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands, except per share data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator: Income from operations $ 31,979 25,882 $ 94,789 80,061 Gain on sale of real estate 27,755 27,558 34,215 29,598 Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests 643 142 1,619 863 Income from operations attributable to the Partnership 59,091 53,298 127,385 108,796 Less: preferred unit distributions and other 5,266 5,415 15,797 16,245 Income from operations attributable to common unit holders - basic 53,825 47,883 111,588 92,551 Income from operations attributable to common unit holders - diluted 53,825 47,907 111,588 92,601 Denominator: Weighted average common units outstanding for basic EPU 94,312 92,505 94,234 92,231 Weighted average common units outstanding for diluted EPU 94,749 92,556 94,637 92,267 Income per common unit – basic $ 0.57 0.52 $ 1.18 1.00 Income per common unit – diluted $ 0.57 0.52 $ 1.18 1.00

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies The Company is involved in litigation on a number of matters and is subject to certain claims, which arise in the normal course of business, none of which, in the opinion of management, is expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. Legal fees are expensed as incurred. The Company is also subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations as they apply to real estate pertaining to chemicals used by the dry cleaning industry, the existence of asbestos in older shopping centers, and underground petroleum storage tanks. The Company believes that the ultimate disposition of currently known environmental matters will not have a material effect on its financial position, liquidity, or operations; however, it can give no assurance that existing environmental studies with respect to the shopping centers have revealed all potential environmental liabilities; that any previous owner, occupant or tenant did not create any material environmental condition not known to it; that the current environmental condition of the shopping centers will not be affected by tenants and occupants, by the condition of nearby properties, or by unrelated third parties; or that changes in applicable environmental laws and regulations or their interpretation will not result in additional environmental liability to the Company. The Company has the right to issue letters of credit under the Line up to an amount not to exceed $50.0 million , which reduces the credit availability under the Line. These letters of credit are primarily issued as collateral to facilitate the construction of development projects. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company had $5.9 million in letters of credit outstanding.

Available-for-sale securities (

Available-for-sale securities (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	Available-for-Sale Securities Available-for-sale securities are included in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, and consist of the following: September 30, 2015 (in thousands) Amortized Cost Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Estimated Fair Value Certificates of deposit $ 1,750 1 — 1,751 Corporate bonds 6,156 — (74 ) 6,082 Total $ 7,906 1 (74 ) 7,833 September 30, 2014 (in thousands) Amortized Cost Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Estimated Fair Value Common stock $ 14,350 4,809 — 19,159 Realized gains or losses on investments are recorded in our consolidated statements of operations within other income. Upon the sale of a security classified as available-for-sale, the security’s specific unrealized gain (loss) is reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings based on the specific identification method. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , there were no reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. The contractual maturities of available-for sale securities were as follows: September 30, 2015 (in thousands) Less than 12 months 1-3 Years Over 3 Years Total Certificates of deposit $ 1,751 — — 1,751 Corporate bonds 453 4,122 1,507 6,082 Total $ 2,204 4,122 1,507 7,833

Real Estate Investments Real Es

Real Estate Investments Real Estate Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of business acquisitions	(in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Date Purchased Property Name City/State Property Type Ownership Purchase Price Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums Intangible Assets Intangible Liabilities 9/1/15 University Commons Boca Raton, FL Operating 100% $80,500 42,799 64,482 14,039 (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2014 Date Purchased Property Name City/State Property Type Ownership Purchase Price Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums Intangible Assets Intangible Liabilities 1/31/14 Persimmon Place Dublin, CA Development 100% $14,200 — — — 2/14/14 Shops at Mira Vista Austin, TX Operating 100% 22,500 319 2,329 291 3/7/14 Fairfield Portfolio (1) Fairfield, CT Operating 80% 149,344 77,730 12,650 5,601 6/2/14 Willow Oaks Crossing Concord, NC Development 100% 3,342 — — — 7/15/14 Clybourn Commons Chicago, IL Operating 100% 19,000 — 1,686 3,298 9/10/14 Belmont Chase Ashburn, VA Development 100% 4,300 — — — 9/19/14 CityLine Market Dallas, TX Development 100% 4,913 — — — Total property acquisitions $217,599 $78,049 $16,665 $9,190 (1) On March 7, 2014, the Company acquired an 80% controlling interest in the Fairfield Portfolio, consisting of three operating properties. As a result of consolidation, the Company recorded the non-controlling interest of $15.4 million at fair value. The portfolio consists of three operating properties located in Fairfield, CT.

Property Dispositions (Tables)

Property Dispositions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of properties disposed of	The following table provides a summary of shopping centers and land parcels disposed of: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net proceeds from sale of real estate investments $ 67,345 $ 55,569 $ 93,727 $ 62,788 Gain on sale of real estate $ 27,755 $ 27,558 $ 34,215 $ 29,598 Number of operating properties sold 2 4 4 6 Number of land parcels sold — 2 — 5 Percent interest sold 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

Notes Payable and Unsecured C25

Notes Payable and Unsecured Credit Facilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of long-term debt	The Company’s debt outstanding consists of the following: (in thousands) September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Notes payable: Fixed rate mortgage loans $ 479,413 518,993 Variable rate mortgage loans (1) 33,163 29,839 Fixed rate unsecured loans 1,296,076 1,397,525 Total notes payable 1,808,652 1,946,357 Unsecured credit facilities: Line of Credit 50,000 — Term Loan 165,000 75,000 Total unsecured credit facilities 215,000 75,000 Total debt outstanding $ 2,023,652 2,021,357
Schedule of maturities of long-term debt	As of September 30, 2015 , scheduled principal payments and maturities on notes payable were as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2015 Scheduled Principal Payments and Maturities by Year: Scheduled Principal Payments Mortgage Loan Maturities Unsecured Maturities (1) Total 2015 $ 2,127 — — 2,127 2016 6,603 41,374 — 47,977 2017 5,937 116,383 400,000 (2) 522,320 2018 5,021 57,253 — 62,274 2019 4,044 106,000 215,000 325,044 Beyond 5 Years 16,274 141,362 900,000 1,057,636 Unamortized debt premiums (discounts), net — 10,198 (3,924 ) 6,274 Total $ 40,006 472,570 1,511,076 2,023,652 (1) Includes unsecured public debt and unsecured credit facilities.

Derivatives (Tables)

Derivatives (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Derivatives in FASB Amount of Gain (Loss) Location and Amount of Gain Location and Amount of Gain or Three months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30, Three months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate swaps $ (15,768 ) (3,651 ) Interest $ (2,155 ) (2,260 ) Other expenses $ — — Derivatives in FASB Amount of Gain (Loss) Location and Amount of Gain Location and Amount of Gain or Nine months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate swaps $ (11,274 ) (28,603 ) Interest $ (6,654 ) (7,098 ) Other expenses $ — —
Schedule of derivative instruments	The following table summarizes the terms and fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments, as well as their classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Fair Value (in thousands) Liabilities (2) Effective Date Maturity Date Early Termination Date (1) Notional Amount Bank Pays Variable Rate of Regency Pays Fixed Rate of September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 10/16/13 10/16/20 N/A $ 28,100 1 Month LIBOR 2.196% $ (1,272 ) (764 ) 8/1/15 8/1/25 2/1/16 (3) 75,000 3 Month LIBOR 2.479% — (289 ) 8/1/15 8/1/25 2/1/16 (3) 50,000 3 Month LIBOR 2.479% — (193 ) 8/1/15 8/1/25 2/1/16 (3) 50,000 3 Month LIBOR 2.479% — (193 ) 8/1/15 8/1/25 2/1/16 (3) 45,000 3 Month LIBOR 3.412% — (3,964 ) 6/15/17 6/15/27 12/15/17 20,000 3 Month LIBOR 3.488% (1,933 ) (1,227 ) 6/15/17 6/15/27 12/15/17 100,000 3 Month LIBOR 3.480% (9,584 ) (6,080 ) 6/15/17 6/15/27 12/15/17 100,000 3 Month LIBOR 3.480% (9,583 ) (6,084 ) Total derivative financial instruments $ (22,372 ) (18,794 ) (1) Represents the date specified in the agreement for either optional or mandatory early termination which will result in cash settlement. (2) Derivatives in an asset position are included within Other Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, while those in a liability position are included within Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of balance sheet fair values	All financial instruments of the Company are reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at amounts which, in management's estimation, reasonably approximate their fair values, except for the following: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Financial assets: Notes receivable $ 11,314 11,339 $ 12,132 11,980 Financial liabilities: Notes payable $ 1,808,652 1,925,400 $ 1,946,357 2,116,000 Unsecured credit facilities $ 215,000 215,300 $ 75,000 75,000
Fair Value, Interest rate ranges [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Low High Low High Notes receivable 6.9% 6.9% 7.4% 7.4% Notes payable 2.4% 3.9% 0.9% 3.4% Unsecured credit facilities 1.1% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3%
Summary of assets measured on recurring basis	Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2015 (in thousands) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Assets Balance (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Trading securities held in trust $ 28,291 28,291 — — Available-for-sale securities 7,833 — 7,833 — Total $ 36,124 28,291 7,833 — Liabilities Interest rate derivatives $ (22,372 ) — (22,372 ) — Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Assets Balance (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Trading securities held in trust $ 28,134 28,134 — — Liabilities Interest rate derivatives $ (18,794 ) — (18,794 ) —

Equity and Capital (Tables)

Equity and Capital (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Equity and Capital [Abstract]
Summary of shares issued under ATM equity programs	The following table presents the shares that were issued under the ATM equity program, with no shares issued during the three months ended September 30, 2015 : Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (dollar amounts are in thousands, except price per share data) 2014 2015 2014 Shares issued 871,754 18,125 871,754 Weighted average price per share $ 57.35 $ 64.72 57.35 Total proceeds $ 49,995 $ 1,173 49,995 Commissions $ 695 $ 15 695 Issuance costs $ — $ — —
Summary of accumulated other comprehensive loss	The following tables present changes in the balances of each component of AOCI: Controlling Interest Noncontrolling Interest Total (in thousands) Cash Flow Hedges Unrealized gain (loss) on Available-For-Sale Securities AOCI Cash Flow Hedges Unrealized gain (loss) on Available-For-Sale Securities AOCI AOCI Balance as of December 31, 2013 $ (17,404 ) — (17,404 ) (479 ) — (479 ) (17,883 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (28,326 ) 4,801 (23,525 ) (277 ) 8 (269 ) (23,794 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 6,966 — 6,966 132 — 132 7,098 Current period other comprehensive income, net (21,360 ) 4,801 (16,559 ) (145 ) 8 (137 ) (16,696 ) Balance as of September 30, 2014 $ (38,764 ) 4,801 (33,963 ) (624 ) 8 (616 ) (34,579 ) Controlling Interest Noncontrolling Interest Total (in thousands) Cash Flow Hedges Unrealized gain (loss) on Available-For-Sale Securities AOCI Cash Flow Hedges Unrealized gain (loss) on Available-For-Sale Securities AOCI AOCI Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ (57,748 ) — (57,748 ) (750 ) — (750 ) (58,498 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (11,022 ) (73 ) (11,095 ) (252 ) — (252 ) (11,347 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 6,536 — 6,536 118 — 118 6,654 Current period other comprehensive income, net (4,486 ) (73 ) (4,559 ) (134 ) — (134 ) (4,693 ) Balance as of September 30, 2015 $ (62,234 ) (73 ) (62,307 ) (884 ) — (884 ) (63,191 )
Schedule of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss	The following represents amounts reclassified out of AOCI into income: AOCI Component Amount Reclassified from AOCI into income Affected Line Item Where Net Income is Presented Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate swaps $ 2,155 $ 2,260 $ 6,654 $ 7,098 Interest expense

Earnings per Share and Unit (Ta

Earnings per Share and Unit (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Parent Company [Member]
Schedule of earnings per share	The following summarizes the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands, except per share data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator: Income from operations $ 31,979 25,882 $ 94,789 80,061 Gain on sale of real estate 27,755 27,558 34,215 29,598 Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests 737 232 1,823 1,048 Income from operations attributable to the Company 58,997 53,208 127,181 108,611 Less: preferred stock dividends and other 5,266 5,415 15,797 16,245 Income from operations attributable to common stockholders - basic $ 53,731 47,793 111,384 92,366 Income from operations attributable to common stockholders - diluted $ 53,731 47,817 111,384 92,416 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS 94,158 92,345 94,080 92,071 Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS 94,595 92,396 94,483 92,107 Income per common share – basic $ 0.57 0.52 $ 1.18 1.00 Income per common share – diluted $ 0.57 0.52 $ 1.18 1.00
Partnership Interest [Member]
Schedule of earnings per share	The following summarizes the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands, except per share data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator: Income from operations $ 31,979 25,882 $ 94,789 80,061 Gain on sale of real estate 27,755 27,558 34,215 29,598 Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests 643 142 1,619 863 Income from operations attributable to the Partnership 59,091 53,298 127,385 108,796 Less: preferred unit distributions and other 5,266 5,415 15,797 16,245 Income from operations attributable to common unit holders - basic 53,825 47,883 111,588 92,551 Income from operations attributable to common unit holders - diluted 53,825 47,907 111,588 92,601 Denominator: Weighted average common units outstanding for basic EPU 94,312 92,505 94,234 92,231 Weighted average common units outstanding for diluted EPU 94,749 92,556 94,637 92,267 Income per common unit – basic $ 0.57 0.52 $ 1.18 1.00 Income per common unit – diluted $ 0.57 0.52 $ 1.18 1.00

Available-for-sale securities30

Available-for-sale securities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	The contractual maturities of available-for sale securities were as follows: September 30, 2015 (in thousands) Less than 12 months 1-3 Years Over 3 Years Total Certificates of deposit $ 1,751 — — 1,751 Corporate bonds 453 4,122 1,507 6,082 Total $ 2,204 4,122 1,507 7,833
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2015 (in thousands) Amortized Cost Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Estimated Fair Value Certificates of deposit $ 1,750 1 — 1,751 Corporate bonds 6,156 — (74 ) 6,082 Total $ 7,906 1 (74 ) 7,833	September 30, 2014 (in thousands) Amortized Cost Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Estimated Fair Value Common stock $ 14,350 4,809 — 19,159

Organization and Principles o31

Organization and Principles of Consolidation (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015retail_shopping_center
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Operations commenced date	Dec. 31, 1993
Wholly Owned Properties [Member]
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties	199
Unconsolidated Properties [Member]
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties	119
Parent Company [Member]
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of outstanding common partnership units	99.80%

Organization and Principles o32

Organization and Principles of Consolidation Recent accounting pronouncements (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Parent Company [Member]
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	$ 8.8

Real Estate Investments Busines

Real Estate Investments Business Acquisitions (Details) $ in Thousands		Sep. 19, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 10, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 15, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 02, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 07, 2014USD ($)property	Feb. 14, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 01, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions									$ 2,300
Document Period End Date									Sep. 30, 2015
Purchase Price										$ 217,599
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums										78,049
Intangible Assets										16,665
Intangible Liabilities										9,190
University Commons [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date Purchased									Sep. 1, 2015
Property Name									University Commons
City/State									Boca Raton, FL
Property Type									Operating
Ownership											100.00%
Purchase Price									$ 80,500
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums											$ 42,799
Intangible Assets									64,482
Intangible Liabilities											$ 14,039
Persimmon Place [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date Purchased								Jan. 31, 2014
Property Name								Persimmon Place
City/State								Dublin, CA
Property Type								Development
Ownership								100.00%
Purchase Price								$ 14,200
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums								0
Intangible Assets								0
Intangible Liabilities								$ 0
Shops at Mira Vista [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date Purchased							Feb. 14, 2014
Property Name							Shops at Mira Vista
City/State							Austin, TX
Property Type							Operating
Ownership							100.00%
Purchase Price							$ 22,500
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums							319
Intangible Assets							2,329
Intangible Liabilities							$ 291
Fairfield Portfolio [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date Purchased	[1]					Mar. 7, 2014
Property Name	[1]					Fairfield Portfolio (1)
City/State	[1]					Fairfield, CT
Property Type	[1]					Operating
Ownership						80.00%
Purchase Price	[1]					$ 149,344
Non-controlling interest recorded, fair value						$ 15,400
Number of real estate properties acquired | property						3
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums	[1]					$ 77,730
Intangible Assets	[1]					12,650
Intangible Liabilities	[1]					$ 5,601
Willow Oaks Crossing [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date Purchased	[1]				Jun. 2, 2014
Property Name	[1]				Willow Oaks Crossing
City/State	[1]				Concord, NC
Property Type	[1]				Development
Ownership					100.00%
Purchase Price	[1]				$ 3,342
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums	[1]				0
Intangible Assets	[1]				0
Intangible Liabilities	[1]				$ 0
Clybourn Commons [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date Purchased	[1]			Jul. 15, 2014
Property Name	[1]			Clybourn Commons
City/State	[1]			Chicago, IL
Property Type	[1]			Operating
Ownership				100.00%
Purchase Price	[1]			$ 19,000
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums	[1]			0
Intangible Assets	[1]			1,686
Intangible Liabilities	[1]			$ 3,298
Belmont Chase [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date Purchased	[1]		Sep. 10, 2014
Property Name	[1]		Belmont Chase
City/State	[1]		Ashburn, VA
Property Type	[1]		Development
Ownership			100.00%
Purchase Price	[1]		$ 4,300
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums	[1]		0
Intangible Assets	[1]		0
Intangible Liabilities	[1]		$ 0
City Line Market [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date Purchased	[1]	Sep. 19, 2014
Property Name	[1]	CityLine Market
City/State	[1]	Dallas, TX
Property Type	[1]	Development
Ownership		100.00%
Purchase Price	[1]	$ 4,913
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums	[1]	0
Intangible Assets	[1]	0
Intangible Liabilities	[1]	$ 0
Partnership Interest [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions									2,250	0
Non-controlling interest recorded, fair value									0	15,385
Mortgage loans assumed for the acquisition of real estate									$ 42,799	$ 78,049
[1]	On March 7, 2014, the Company acquired an 80% controlling interest in the Fairfield Portfolio, consisting of three operating properties. As a result of consolidation, the Company recorded the non-controlling interest of $15.4 million at fair value. The portfolio consists of three operating properties located in Fairfield, CT.

Property Dispositions (Details)

Property Dispositions (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)property	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)property	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)property	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)property
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2,015
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate	$ 67,345	$ 55,569	$ 93,727	$ 62,788
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties	$ 27,755	$ 27,558	$ 34,215	$ 29,598
Wholly Owned Properties [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percent interest sold	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Parent Company [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties	$ 27,755	$ 27,558	$ 34,215	$ 29,598
Revenues	142,068	133,559	423,596	401,733
Operating expenses	89,467	85,923	268,262	262,574
Provision for impairment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 225
Operating Segments [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of operating properties sold | property	2	4	4	6
Land [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of operating properties sold | property	0	2	0	5

Income Taxes Income Tax (Detail

Income Taxes Income Tax (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015

Notes Payable and Unsecured C36

Notes Payable and Unsecured Credit Facilities (Details) - USD ($)		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 01, 2015	Sep. 01, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 07, 2014	Feb. 14, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Document Period End Date		Sep. 30, 2015
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date		May 13, 2019
Total debt outstanding		$ 2,023,652,000					$ 2,021,357,000
Document Fiscal Year Focus		2,015
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2,017		$ (2,000)
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums			$ 78,049,000
Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		5.20%
Total notes payable		$ 479,413,000					518,993,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Total notes payable		479,413,000					518,993,000
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total notes payable		1,808,652,000					1,946,357,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Total notes payable		$ 1,808,652,000					1,946,357,000
Variable Rate Mortgage Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		1.10%
Total notes payable		$ 33,163,000					29,839,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Total notes payable		33,163,000					29,839,000
Fixed Rate Unsecured Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total notes payable		1,296,076,000					1,397,525,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Total notes payable		1,296,076,000					1,397,525,000
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total credit facilities		215,000,000					75,000,000
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan, Withdrawals		$ 90,000,000
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis		LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage		9250.00%
Debt instrument, Facility Fee basis points		$ 15
Proceeds from Lines of Credit		50,000,000
Borrowing capacity		800,000,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total credit facilities		50,000,000					0
Term Loan [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total credit facilities		165,000,000					$ 75,000,000
Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt repaid		350,000,000	$ 150,000,000
5.650% & 5.360% maturing in 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt		$ 76,000,000
3.90% unsecured maturing 11/1/2025 [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Nov. 1, 2025
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						3.90%
5.25% unsecured maturing 8/1/15 [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						5.25%
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2,015		$ 350,000,000
University Commons [Member]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums					$ 42,799,000
Fairfield Portfolio [Member]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums	[1]							$ 77,730,000
Shops at Mira Vista [Member]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Debt Assumed, Net of Premiums									$ 319,000
Scheduled Principal Payments [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total notes payable		40,006,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year		2,127,000
2,016		6,603,000
2,017		5,937,000
2,018		5,021,000
2,019		4,044,000
Beyond 5 Years		16,274,000
Unamortized debt (discounts) premiums, net		0
Total notes payable		40,006,000
Mortgage Loan Maturities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total notes payable		472,570,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year		0
2,016		41,374,000
2,017		116,383,000
2,018		57,253,000
2,019		106,000,000
Beyond 5 Years		141,362,000
Unamortized debt (discounts) premiums, net		10,198,000
Total notes payable		472,570,000
Unsecured Maturities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total notes payable	[2]	1,511,076,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year	[2]	0
2,016	[2]	0
2,017	[2]	400,000,000
2,018	[2]	0
2,019	[2]	215,000,000
Beyond 5 Years	[2]	900,000,000
Unamortized debt (discounts) premiums, net	[2]	(3,924,000)
Total notes payable	[2]	1,511,076,000
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total notes payable		2,023,652,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year		2,127,000
2,016		47,977,000
2,017		522,320,000
2,018		62,274,000
2,019		325,044,000
Beyond 5 Years		1,057,636,000
Unamortized debt (discounts) premiums, net		6,274,000
Total notes payable		$ 2,023,652,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | 5.875% unsecured maturing 6/15/17 [Member] [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 100,000,000
[1]	On March 7, 2014, the Company acquired an 80% controlling interest in the Fairfield Portfolio, consisting of three operating properties. As a result of consolidation, the Company recorded the non-controlling interest of $15.4 million at fair value. The portfolio consists of three operating properties located in Fairfield, CT.
[2]	Includes unsecured public debt and unsecured credit facilities.

Derivatives (Details)

Derivatives (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Document Period End Date				Sep. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus				2,015
Effective portion of change in fair value of derivative instruments		$ (15,768,000)	$ (3,651,000)	$ (11,274,000)	$ (28,603,000)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		(2,155,000)	(2,260,000)	(6,654,000)	(7,098,000)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net		0	$ 0	0	$ 0
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months				8,800,000
Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount		220,000,000		$ 220,000,000
Derivative @ 2.196% 28.1K [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Inception Date				Oct. 16, 2013
Derivative, Maturity Date				Oct. 16, 2020
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 28,100,000		$ 28,100,000
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis				1 Month LIBOR
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		2.196%		2.196%
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[1]	$ (1,272,000)		$ (1,272,000)		$ (764,000)
Derivative B @ 2.479% 50K [Member] [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Inception Date				Aug. 1, 2015
Derivative, Maturity Date				Aug. 1, 2025
Derivative, Early Termination Date	[2]			Feb. 1, 2016
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 50,000,000		$ 50,000,000
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis				3 Month LIBOR
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		2.479%		2.479%
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[1]	$ 0		$ 0		(193,000)
Derivative @ 2.479% 75K [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Inception Date				Aug. 1, 2015
Derivative, Maturity Date				Aug. 1, 2025
Derivative, Early Termination Date	[2]			Feb. 1, 2016
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 75,000,000		$ 75,000,000
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis				3 Month LIBOR
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		2.479%		2.479%
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[1]	$ 0		$ 0		(289,000)
Derivative A @ 2.479% 50K [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Inception Date				Aug. 1, 2015
Derivative, Maturity Date				Aug. 1, 2025
Derivative, Early Termination Date	[2]			Feb. 1, 2016
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 50,000,000		$ 50,000,000
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis				3 Month LIBOR
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		2.479%		2.479%
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[1]	$ 0		$ 0		(193,000)
Derivative @ 3.41% 45K [Member] [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Inception Date				Aug. 1, 2015
Derivative, Maturity Date				Aug. 1, 2025
Derivative, Early Termination Date	[2]			Feb. 1, 2016
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 45,000,000		$ 45,000,000
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis				3 Month LIBOR
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		3.4115%		3.4115%
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[1]	$ 0		$ 0		(3,964,000)
Derivative @ 3.488% 20K [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Inception Date				Jun. 15, 2017
Derivative, Maturity Date				Jun. 15, 2027
Derivative, Early Termination Date	[2]			Dec. 15, 2017
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 20,000,000		$ 20,000,000
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis				3 Month LIBOR
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		3.4875%		3.4875%
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[1]	$ (1,933,000)		$ (1,933,000)		(1,227,000)
Derivative @ 3.48% 100K [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Inception Date				Jun. 15, 2017
Derivative, Maturity Date				Jun. 15, 2027
Derivative, Early Termination Date	[2]			Dec. 15, 2017
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 100,000,000		$ 100,000,000
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis				3 Month LIBOR
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		3.48%		3.48%
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[1]	$ (9,584,000)		$ (9,584,000)		(6,080,000)
Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months				$ 8,300,000
Derivative @ 3.48% 100K 2 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Inception Date				Jun. 15, 2017
Derivative, Maturity Date				Jun. 15, 2027
Derivative, Early Termination Date	[2]			Dec. 15, 2017
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 100,000,000		$ 100,000,000
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis				3 Month LIBOR
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		3.48%		3.48%
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[1]	$ (9,583,000)		$ (9,583,000)		(6,084,000)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	[1]	$ (22,372,000)		$ (22,372,000)		$ (18,794,000)
2017 Debt issuance [Member] | Derivative [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		3.48%		3.48%
[1]	(2) Derivatives in an asset position are included within Other Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, while those in a liability position are included within Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities.
[2]	Represents the date specified in the agreement for either optional or mandatory early termination which will result in cash settlement.

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes receivable	$ 11,314	$ 12,132
Notes payable	1,808,652	1,946,357
Unsecured credit facilities	215,000	75,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities held in trust	28,291	28,134
Available-for-sale Securities	7,833
Total	36,124
Derivative instruments, at fair value	(22,372)	(18,794)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities held in trust	28,291	28,134
Available-for-sale Securities	0
Total	28,291
Derivative instruments, at fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value	1,925,400	2,116,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities held in trust	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities	7,833
Total	7,833
Derivative instruments, at fair value	22,372	18,794
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes Receivable, Fair Value	11,339	11,980
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities held in trust	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities	0
Total	0
Derivative instruments, at fair value	$ 0	$ 0
Unsecured Credit Facilities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Risk Free Interest Rate	1.10%	1.30%
Unsecured Credit Facilities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Risk Free Interest Rate	1.20%	1.30%
Unsecured Credit Facilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Unsecured credit facilities, Fair Value	$ 215,300	$ 75,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Risk Free Interest Rate	2.40%	0.90%
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Risk Free Interest Rate	3.90%	3.40%
Notes Receivable [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Risk Free Interest Rate	6.90%	7.40%
Notes Receivable [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Risk Free Interest Rate	6.90%	7.40%

Equity and Capital Equity and C

Equity and Capital Equity and Capital - Common Stock (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jan. 15, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2,015
Shares issued	0	871,754,000	18,125	871,754,000
Equity Issuances, Amount Available for Issuance	$ 95,000,000		$ 95,000,000
Document Period End Date			Sep. 30, 2015
Equity Offering, Common Shares available for issue					2,875,000
Weighted Average Price Per Share		$ 57.35	$ 64.72	$ 57.35
Net proceeds from common stock issuance		$ 49,995,000	$ 1,173,000	$ 49,995,000
Payments for Commissions		695,000	15,000	695,000
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs		0	0	0
Maximum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Equity Issuances, Amount Available for Issuance	200,000,000		200,000,000
Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 67.40
Equity Offering, Net Proceeds			193,800,000
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	2,155,000	2,260,000	6,654,000	7,098,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax			6,654,000	7,098,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (63,191,000)	$ (34,579,000)	$ (63,191,000)	$ (34,579,000)		$ (58,498,000)	$ (17,883,000)

Equity and Capital - Accumulate

Equity and Capital - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2,015
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	$ 2,155	$ 2,260	$ 6,654	$ 7,098
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax			(11,347)	(23,794)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(58,498)	(17,883)
Current period other comprehensive income, net			(4,693)	(16,696)
Ending balance	(63,191)	(34,579)	(63,191)	(34,579)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax			6,654	7,098
Partnership Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(57,748)
Current period other comprehensive income, net	(13,656)	2,504	(4,693)	(16,696)
Ending balance	(62,307)		(62,307)
Partnership Interest [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Current period other comprehensive income, net			0	0
Partnership Interest [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Current period other comprehensive income, net			(4,559)	(16,559)
Controlling [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax			(11,022)	(28,326)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(57,748)	(17,404)
Current period other comprehensive income, net			(4,486)	(21,360)
Ending balance	(62,234)	(38,764)	(62,234)	(38,764)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax			6,536	6,966
Controlling [Member] | Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax			(73)	4,801
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			0	0
Current period other comprehensive income, net			(73)	4,801
Ending balance	(73)	4,801	(73)	4,801
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax			0	0
Controlling [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax			(11,095)	(23,525)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(57,748)	(17,404)
Current period other comprehensive income, net			(4,559)	(16,559)
Ending balance	(62,307)	(33,963)	(62,307)	(33,963)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax			6,536	6,966
Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax			(252)	(277)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(750)	(479)
Current period other comprehensive income, net			(134)	(145)
Ending balance	(884)	(624)	(884)	(624)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax			118	132
Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax			0	8
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			0	0
Current period other comprehensive income, net			0	8
Ending balance	0	8	0	8
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax			0	0
Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax			(252)	(269)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(750)	(479)
Current period other comprehensive income, net			(134)	(137)
Ending balance	$ (884)	$ (616)	(884)	(616)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax			$ 118	$ 132

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares granted	209,069
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 69.80

Non-Qualified Deferred Compen42

Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Abstract]
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2015
Deferred compensation liability included in accounts payable and other liabilities	$ 27.8	$ 27.6

Earnings per Share and Unit (De

Earnings per Share and Unit (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus			2,015
Document Period End Date			Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Gain on sale of real estate	$ 27,755	$ 27,558	$ 34,215	$ 29,598
Income per common unit - diluted
Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Basic	154,170,000	158,920	154,170	159,229
Parent Company [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from operations	$ 31,979	$ 25,882	$ 94,789	$ 80,061
Gain on sale of real estate	27,755	27,558	34,215	29,598
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests	737	232	1,823	1,048
Income from operations attributable to the Company	58,997	53,208	127,181	108,611
Preferred stock dividends	$ (5,266)	$ (5,415)	$ (15,797)	$ (16,245)
Weighted average common units outstanding for basic EPU (in shares)	94,158,000	92,345,000	94,080,000	92,071,000
Weighted average common units outstanding for diluted EPU (in shares)	94,595,000	92,396,000	94,483,000	92,107,000
Income per common share/unit - basic:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57	$ 0.52	$ 1.18	$ 1
Income per common share/unit - diluted:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57	$ 0.52	$ 1.18	$ 1
Partnership Interest [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from operations	$ 31,979	$ 25,882	$ 94,789	$ 80,061
Gain on sale of real estate	27,755	27,558	34,215	29,598
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests	643	142	1,619	863
Income from operations attributable to the Company	59,091	53,298	127,385	108,796
Less: preferred unit distributions and other	$ 5,266	$ 5,415	$ 15,797	$ 16,245
Weighted average common units outstanding for basic EPU (in shares)	94,312,000	92,505,000	94,234,000	92,231,000
Weighted average common units outstanding for diluted EPU (in shares)	94,749,000	92,556,000	94,637,000	92,267,000
Income per common unit - basic
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57	$ 0.52	$ 1.18	$ 1
Income per common unit - diluted
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.57	$ 0.52	$ 1.18	$ 1
Continuing Operations [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 53,731	$ 47,793	$ 111,384	$ 92,366
Net income for common stock unit/holders - diluted	53,731	47,817	111,384	92,416
Continuing Operations [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to common stockholders	53,825	47,883	111,588	92,551
Net income for common stock unit/holders - diluted	$ 53,825	$ 47,907	$ 111,588	$ 92,601

Commitments and Contingencies,

Commitments and Contingencies, Letters of Credit (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 50,000,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 5,900,000	$ 5,900,000

Available-for-sale securities45

Available-for-sale securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$ 7,906
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(74)
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity & Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value	2,204
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity & Debt Maturities, Rolling Year One Through Three, Fair Value	4,122
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity & Debt Maturities, Rolling After Year Three, Fair Value	1,507
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis		$ 14,350
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax		4,809
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		0
Available-for-sale Securities		$ 19,159
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,751
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,750
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0
Available-for-sale Securities	1,751
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Maturities, Rolling Year One Through Three, Fair Value	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Maturities, Rolling After Year Three, Fair Value	0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	6,156
Available-for-sale Securities	6,082
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	0
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(74)
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value	453
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year One Through Three, Fair Value	4,122
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling After Year Three, Fair Value	1,507
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax	0
Available-for-sale Securities	$ 7,833

Uncategorized Items - reg-20150

Label	Element	Value
Parent Company [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized	30,000,000